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V253 MEW

2000 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,113 mi
Last recorded146,113 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Terrano72,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 MEW
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 146,113 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 146,075 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2017 141,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jul 2017 141,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 132,703 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly corroded

Heavy use of underseal on everything underneath the vehicle

Nearside Front idler arm has play

Nearside front inner wheel arch is heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 132,006 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 128,432 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2009 122,873 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 122,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 113,526 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 106,810 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 106,810 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Terrano?

Based on 433,615 MOT tests across 34,923 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
34,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,504
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 24,436
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,286
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,722
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V253 MEW is a 2000 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 72,470 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Terrano fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V253 MEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Terrano typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V253 MEW is a 2000 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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