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J531 FYB

1992 Nissan Prairie

Blue Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,673 mi
Last recorded143,673 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Nissan Prairie95,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ531 FYB
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 143,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake light on dash

rattle on exhaust

under vehicle painted

Fail 6 Jan 2010 143,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake light on dash

rattle on exhaust

under vehicle painted

Pass 24 Apr 2009 142,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis corroded

suspension bushes worn

Fail 23 Apr 2009 142,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis corroded

suspension bushes worn

Pass 21 Apr 2008 141,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 141,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 139,671 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

disc pads cannot be seen properly

slight exhaust blow at front joint

Fail 16 Apr 2007 139,665 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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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J531 FYB is a 1992 Nissan Prairie in Blue with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J531 FYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J531 FYB registered?

J531 FYB is a 1992 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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