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C238 GVS

1986 Nissan Prairie

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,658 mi
Last recorded104,658 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1986 Nissan Prairie99,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC238 GVS
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2011 104,658 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 104,512 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 104,313 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 103,777 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 103,777 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 102,458 miles

F.O.S tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 102,458 miles

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

F.O.S tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 101,575 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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C238 GVS is a 1986 Nissan Prairie in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Nissan Prairie models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 99,476 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 C238 GVS, 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 40 years old, this Nissan Prairie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C238 GVS registered?

C238 GVS is a 1986 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 3 April 1986.

Is C238 GVS safe to buy?

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