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C540 CWS

1986 Nissan Prairie

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

178,258 mi
Last recorded178,258 miles
Recorded on30 May 2006
Typical for 1986 Nissan Prairie99,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC540 CWS
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 May 2006 178,258 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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C540 CWS is a 1986 Nissan Prairie in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 C540 CWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C540 CWS registered?

C540 CWS is a 1986 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is C540 CWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C540 CWS shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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