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J509 CPU

1992 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

410,116 mi
Last recorded410,116 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Nissan Terrano185,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ509 CPU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 410,116 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting corroded/holed

Fail 15 Oct 2025 410,106 miles

Central Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Outer track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting corroded/holed

Pass 2 Nov 2024 395,133 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 389,466 miles

ALL 4 WHEELS PETRUDING

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL OF THEM (1.1.11 (c))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL OF THEM AND INSECURE ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 376,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Of Them (1.1.11 (c))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All Of Them ()

Offside Front Wheel Arch Corroded

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 Of Them ()

Pass 12 Jan 2022 376,191 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 25 Jan 2021 368,583 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 360,820 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 348,682 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 334,817 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 334,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 320,767 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 313,117 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 309,711 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 304,818 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 304,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 298,380 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 290,233 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 290,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 278,171 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 278,170 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 269,382 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 261,909 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 256,989 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 256,989 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 240,037 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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J509 CPU is a 1992 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1992 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 185,644 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 J509 CPU, 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 34 years old, this Nissan Terrano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J509 CPU registered?

J509 CPU is a 1992 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J509 CPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J509 CPU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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