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VA51 DXM

2002 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,611 mi
Last recorded95,611 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Nissan Terrano77,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 DXM
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,611 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion around vehicle body not to excess

Fail 4 Aug 2017 95,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion around vehicle body not to excess

Pass 2 Sep 2016 89,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 89,747 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 80,605 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 80,605 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,772 miles

front anti roll bar links are deteriorated

slight oil misting on steering box

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 10 Sep 2014 71,772 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front anti roll bar links are deteriorated

slight oil misting on steering box

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2013 67,032 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 63,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to nearside top ,corner of windscreen not within swept area or zone A.

exhaust center section silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2012 63,654 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to nearside top ,corner of windscreen not within swept area or zone A.

exhaust center section silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,972 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,015 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine slighty smokey

Pass 10 Jul 2009 47,670 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 47,670 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,594 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 37,594 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,428 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 24,287 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 13,832 miles

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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VA51 DXM is a 2002 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 77,979 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 VA51 DXM, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VA51 DXM is a 2002 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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