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B981 NMV

1985 Nissan Prairie

Green Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,636 mi
Last recorded156,636 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1985 Nissan Prairie78,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB981 NMV
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2008 156,636 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

wheel nuts on all four wheels incorrect only held on by a few treads possible wheel comming off

Pass 21 Mar 2007 151,241 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 151,241 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 145,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

How Reliable is the Nissan Prairie?

Based on 19,073 MOT tests across 3,916 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
2,502
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
3,916
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,717
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,781
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,698
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,578
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,503
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B981 NMV is a 1985 Nissan Prairie in Green with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Nissan Prairie models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 78,706 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 Prairie fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,717 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B981 NMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Prairie typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Nissan Prairie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B981 NMV registered?

B981 NMV is a 1985 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 4 July 1985.

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