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E308 BTT

1988 Nissan Prairie

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,445 mi
Last recorded167,445 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2006
Typical for 1988 Nissan Prairie102,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE308 BTT
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2006 167,445 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 167,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

unable to open tailgate and tailgate corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2005 159,617 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 159,617 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear doors starting to corrode

rear hatch not opening

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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E308 BTT is a 1988 Nissan Prairie in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E308 BTT, 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 E308 BTT registered?

E308 BTT is a 1988 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 21 April 1988.

Is E308 BTT safe to buy?

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