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VU51 XCY

2001 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2264cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,702 mi
Last recorded101,702 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Terrano69,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 XCY
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,264cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,702 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 101,702 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 91,094 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 91,094 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,737 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 80,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,375 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s rear outer sill corroded /rear

Pass 23 Jan 2013 57,831 miles

front brake inbalance 25%

front tyre edges worn

Pass 30 Jan 2012 46,500 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,307 miles

getting rusty underneath

Fail 26 Sep 2011 46,307 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

getting rusty underneath

Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,606 miles

both rear inner sill are getting rusty

damage to the n/s/r bumper

n/s/f door is damaged

n/s/f door mirror is damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2010 44,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear inner sill are getting rusty

damage to the n/s/r bumper

n/s/f door is damaged

n/s/f door mirror is damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,459 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 40,448 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,609 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 May 2008 32,519 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 16,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2007 16,047 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 16,034 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VU51 XCY is a 2001 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,264cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 69,082 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 VU51 XCY, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU51 XCY is a 2001 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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