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C90 VEF

1985 Nissan Prairie

Gold Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,179 mi
Last recorded70,179 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Nissan Prairie78,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC90 VEF
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 70,179 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 70,179 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 67,936 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 67,936 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 65,284 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 65,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 62,088 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 62,088 miles

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

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

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

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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C90 VEF is a 1985 Nissan Prairie in Gold with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C90 VEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C90 VEF registered?

C90 VEF is a 1985 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 25 October 1985.

Is C90 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C90 VEF shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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