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Nissan Terrano

Black · Diesel · 1998 · 2,664 cc

S43 BGJMOT history

S43 BGJ is a black diesel Nissan Terrano first used on 30 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
135,399 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 BGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Terrano
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,664 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 BGJ was last recorded at 135,399 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 1,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2011: 104,276 miles, lower than 350,128 miles on 27 Oct 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,400 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,999 miles
Average per year
4,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,399 miles
  • 2025 – 133,400 miles
  • 2022 – 132,492 miles
  • 2021 – 131,746 miles
  • 2020 – 129,635 miles
  • 2018 – 124,878 miles
  • 2016 – 117,328 miles
  • 2015 – 111,495 miles
  • 2014 – 106,753 miles
  • 2013 – 104,601 miles
  • 2011 – 104,276 miles
  • 2010 – 94,172 miles
  • 2009 – 84,609 miles
  • 2008 – 72,470 miles
  • 2007 – 62,269 miles
  • 2006 – 51,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,399 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,399 miles (+1,999)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    135,399 miles
    Test number
    361447352559
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,400 miles (+908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    133,400 miles
    Test number
    989091129466
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,492 miles (+746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,492 miles
    Test number
    514821746640
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight wear in rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass131,746 miles (+2,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,746 miles
    Test number
    609466943681
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,635 miles (+4,757)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,635 miles
    Test number
    140227507824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,878 miles (+7,550)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,878 miles
    Test number
    245644326310
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,328 miles (+5,833)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,328 miles
    Test number
    882218962457
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNo middle silencer fitted to this vehicle

  8. Fail111,495 miles1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,495 miles
    Test number
    215712145194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteHomemeade front bumper fitted
    • NoteNo rear bumper
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill corroded not in a prescribed area

  9. Pass111,495 miles (+4,742)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,495 miles
    Test number
    395552545188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteHomemeade front bumper fitted
    • NoteNo rear bumper
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill corroded not in a prescribed area

  10. Pass106,753 miles (+2,152)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    106,753 miles
    Test number
    486604024062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside rear outer sill corroded

  11. Pass104,601 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    104,601 miles
    Test number
    547933923085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,276 miles (-245,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    104,276 miles
    Test number
    886837901332
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail350,128 miles (+255,956)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    350,128 miles
    Test number
    499860201320
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass94,172 miles (+9,563)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    94,172 miles
    Test number
    422845880245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    84,609 miles
    Test number
    352772389208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail84,609 miles (+12,139)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,609 miles
    Test number
    304731189460
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass72,470 miles (+162)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    72,470 miles
    Test number
    290221888246
    • NoteOffside front seat belt webbing fluffed
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  18. Fail72,308 miles (+10,039)8 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,308 miles
    Test number
    773113978228
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on limit 1.6mm
    • NoteOffside front seat belt webbing fluffed
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  19. Pass62,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    62,269 miles
    Test number
    361471087496
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  20. Fail62,269 miles (+10,590)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,269 miles
    Test number
    502591287225
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  21. Pass51,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    51,679 miles
    Test number
    463998616448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S43 BGJ

Does S43 BGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S43 BGJ is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S43 BGJ?
The MOT on S43 BGJ is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S43 BGJ done?
S43 BGJ was recorded at 135,399 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 4,227 miles a year.
Has S43 BGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 BGJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2015.
Has the mileage on S43 BGJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S43 BGJ find?
S43 BGJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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