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E279 EMY

1988 Nissan Prairie

Blue Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,145 mi
Last recorded129,145 miles
Recorded on12 May 2006
Typical for 1988 Nissan Prairie102,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE279 EMY
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2006 129,145 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 129,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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E279 EMY is a 1988 Nissan Prairie in Blue with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Nissan Prairie models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 102,707 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 E279 EMY, 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 38 years old, this Nissan Prairie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E279 EMY registered?

E279 EMY is a 1988 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is E279 EMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E279 EMY shows 2 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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