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E40 WTJ

1988 Nissan Prairie

Green Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,302 mi
Last recorded105,302 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Nissan Prairie102,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE40 WTJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 105,302 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 105,218 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 105,102 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 104,913 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 103,923 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 101,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 99,474 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 98,271 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 96,846 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 94,105 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 94,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 92,612 miles

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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E40 WTJ is a 1988 Nissan Prairie in Green with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E40 WTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E40 WTJ registered?

E40 WTJ is a 1988 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E40 WTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E40 WTJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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