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J987 XBL

1992 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

239,998 mi
Last recorded239,998 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1992 Nissan Terrano185,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ987 XBL
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 239,998 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 236,898 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

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)

battery strapped down with a tie strap

Fail 7 Jan 2014 236,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 225,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2013 225,568 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2012 209,794 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 200,353 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 200,320 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 186,600 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 186,575 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 180,167 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 172,886 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 156,973 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 137,097 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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J987 XBL is a 1992 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J987 XBL, 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 J987 XBL registered?

J987 XBL is a 1992 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J987 XBL safe to buy?

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