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VU51 XEB

2001 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,210 mi
Last recorded57,210 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Terrano69,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 XEB
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 57,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside outer sill damaged/corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 57,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside outer sill damaged/corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front imbalance only just met requirements

rear service brake only just met requirements

Fail 5 Aug 2010

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2009

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2009

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2008
Pass 27 Apr 2007 62,140 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 75,890 miles

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

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 XEB is a 2001 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEB, 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 XEB is a 2001 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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