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L475 XLM

1998 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,324 mi
Last recorded191,324 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL475 XLM
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 191,324 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 191,040 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 188,351 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2018 185,120 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 181,198 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 181,191 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 177,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 177,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing all (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 173,275 miles

presenter adviced cosmetic corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2015 173,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

presenter adviced cosmetic corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2014 169,423 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

presenter adviced

Pass 17 Jul 2013 165,817 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 159,086 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 158,899 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

underside of car starting to rust.chassis starting to rust

Pass 6 Aug 2011 152,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s front tyre perrished on inner sidewall ( on limit )

Pass 5 Aug 2010 148,692 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 148,692 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 104,379 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 140,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 132,554 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 122,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 111,784 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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L475 XLM is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L475 XLM, 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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L475 XLM is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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