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C178 JGC

1985 Nissan Prairie

Maroon Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,985 mi
Last recorded162,985 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1985 Nissan Prairie78,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC178 JGC
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 162,985 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 162,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 158,548 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 158,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 153,602 miles

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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C178 JGC is a 1985 Nissan Prairie in Maroon with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C178 JGC, 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.

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What year was C178 JGC registered?

C178 JGC is a 1985 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 15 October 1985.

Is C178 JGC safe to buy?

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