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C261 PMX

1985 Nissan Prairie

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,871 mi
Last recorded132,871 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Nissan Prairie78,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC261 PMX
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 132,871 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 128,269 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 121,848 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade

rears seats and belts removed and not tested

Pass 15 Jul 2014 117,014 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 111,847 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 102,555 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 102,329 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 102,024 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 101,492 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 101,492 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 100,737 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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C261 PMX is a 1985 Nissan Prairie in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C261 PMX, 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 C261 PMX registered?

C261 PMX is a 1985 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 3 September 1985.

Is C261 PMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C261 PMX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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