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B5 MGJ

1998 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,947 mi
Last recorded66,947 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 MGJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2010 66,947 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,947 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 61,969 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 52,562 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 48,359 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,387 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2005 44,211 miles

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

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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B5 MGJ is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 107,122 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 B5 MGJ, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Terrano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 MGJ registered?

B5 MGJ is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B5 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 MGJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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