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C450 HKW

1985 Nissan Prairie

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,279 mi
Last recorded106,279 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1985 Nissan Prairie78,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC450 HKW
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 106,279 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2011 204,496 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 204,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front discs slight pitted

no rear seats and belts fitted

unable to check welding due to fibreglass/filler

Fail 7 Jun 2010 204,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front discs slight pitted

no rear seats and belts fitted

unable to check welding due to fibreglass/filler

Fail 21 Oct 2009 203,789 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 195,884 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 195,884 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 188,794 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 188,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 182,996 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 182,993 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 182,980 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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C450 HKW is a 1985 Nissan Prairie in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C450 HKW, 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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C450 HKW is a 1985 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 30 September 1985.

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