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J160 GMW

1992 Nissan Prairie

Blue Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,546 mi
Last recorded69,546 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1992 Nissan Prairie95,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 GMW
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 69,546 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 69,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 67,702 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 64,986 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 62,085 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 62,085 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 59,312 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 59,312 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,067 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 56,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,223 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 53,223 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 50,896 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear floor badly corroded and holed around wheelchair strap mounting points. (wheelchair not fitted at time of test)

front cross member very corroded and badly holed. Engine mounts bolted to cross member

Fail 2 Dec 2009 50,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear floor badly corroded and holed around wheelchair strap mounting points. (wheelchair not fitted at time of test)

front cross member very corroded and badly holed. Engine mounts bolted to cross member

Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,148 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 45,218 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 45,218 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 41,673 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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J160 GMW is a 1992 Nissan Prairie in Blue with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1992 Nissan Prairie models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 95,890 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 J160 GMW, 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 34 years old, this Nissan Prairie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J160 GMW is a 1992 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 18 May 1992.

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