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H296 BUF

1991 Nissan Prairie

Grey Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

127,971 mi
Last recorded127,971 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Nissan Prairie100,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH296 BUF
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 127,971 miles

chassis legs at rear corroding

Fail 14 Sep 2011 127,971 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chassis legs at rear corroding

Pass 6 May 2010 127,963 miles

n/s rear strut top corroding

Fail 30 Apr 2010 127,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

n/s rear strut top corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2006 125,440 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 125,440 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 123,926 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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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H296 BUF is a 1991 Nissan Prairie in Grey with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1991 Nissan Prairie models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 100,430 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 H296 BUF, 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 35 years old, this Nissan Prairie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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H296 BUF is a 1991 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 10 April 1991.

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