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G859 GJT

1996 Nissan Prairie

Silver Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,402 mi
Last recorded113,402 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Prairie104,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG859 GJT
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 113,402 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 113,402 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 113,257 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 113,254 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 111,597 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 111,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 109,671 miles

Hole in nearside sill at the front

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front cross member badly corroded

various suspension bushes on the front and rear starting to break up due to age, but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 4 Mar 2008 109,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Hole in nearside sill at the front

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front cross member badly corroded

various suspension bushes on the front and rear starting to break up due to age, but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 22 Mar 2007 105,009 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 99,743 miles

Front lower cross member corroded/damaged

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2006 99,743 miles

front lower cross member badly corroded/damaged

front number plate cracked

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2006 99,742 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front lower cross member badly corroded/damaged

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

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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G859 GJT is a 1996 Nissan Prairie in Silver with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Prairie models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 104,545 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 G859 GJT, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Prairie is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G859 GJT registered?

G859 GJT is a 1996 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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