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J498 MBW

1992 Nissan Prairie

Blue Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,586 mi
Last recorded73,586 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Nissan Prairie95,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ498 MBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,586 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 73,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 70,595 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 70,592 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2009 65,245 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 65,054 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

travel in handbrake

Pass 26 Jun 2007 56,035 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 52,452 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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J498 MBW is a 1992 Nissan Prairie in Blue with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J498 MBW, 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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J498 MBW is a 1992 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 14 January 1992.

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