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K149 CAN

1993 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

97,594 mi
Last recorded97,594 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Nissan Primera104,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK149 CAN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 97,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs look worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped on inner shoulder and nicked in outer side wall

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small chips in zone B less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 97,584 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs look worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped on inner shoulder and nicked in outer side wall

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small chips in zone B less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 97,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rain groove on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped on inner shoulder

Fail 31 May 2023 97,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rain groove on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped on inner shoulder

Pass 18 May 2022 97,066 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

slight binding on both rear brakes

slight exhaust leak cat to centre pipe joint

Pass 8 Jun 2021 96,789 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight exhaust leak from cat to centre pipe joint

Fail 27 May 2021 96,789 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch by lower mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch by top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight exhaust leak from cat to centre pipe joint

Pass 2 Jun 2020 96,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre on 2mm towards outer edge

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall and wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2019 96,119 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from cat to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front stonechips in screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front dust covers split

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel hose corroded wheel arch liner (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front dust cover split

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped on inner edge and cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal very heavy

Fail 10 Apr 2019 96,119 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from cat to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front stonechips in screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front dust covers split

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel hose corroded wheel arch liner (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front dust cover split

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped on inner edge and cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal very heavy

Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,778 miles

Clutch pedal stiff

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

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Rear stepped tread on inner edge + perished

Pass 18 Apr 2017 95,385 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

clutch pedal stiff

Pass 21 Apr 2016 94,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 94,870 miles

Braking system leaking reservoir to master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of cat (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 94,239 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 94,239 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 93,637 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 93,634 miles

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

both front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 19 Mar 2013 92,754 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 92,754 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 91,992 miles

advise offside rear outer sill and inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 91,045 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm towards outer edge

offside amd nearside front shock absorbers dust covers split

slight free play in nearside front suspension top link inner pivot

Pass 8 Mar 2010 89,865 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 88,554 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 87,090 miles

front brake pads look to be getting low.

nearside and offside front dust covers broken.

nearside and offside front lower wing corroded and holed.

offside front tyre on 2mm.

offside rear inner door sill starting to corrode.

oil leak.

stonechips in front windscreen.

Fail 12 Mar 2008 87,086 miles

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

front brake pads look to be getting low.

nearside and offside front dust covers broken.

nearside and offside front lower wing corroded and holed.

offside front tyre on 2mm.

offside rear inner door sill starting to corrode.

oil leak.

stonechips in front windscreen.

Fail 1 Mar 2007 85,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside front tyre on 2mm towards inner and outer edges

slight free play in nearside front top suspension link

Pass 1 Mar 2007 85,643 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm towards inner and outer edges

slight free play in nearside front top suspension link

Pass 24 Mar 2006 83,017 miles

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

advise both front struts dust shrouds broken

advise front disc pads low

advise play in nearside front top multilink on suspension

Fail 21 Mar 2006 83,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise both front struts dust shrouds broken

advise front disc pads low

advise play in nearside front top multi link on front suspension

Fail 15 Mar 2006 82,987 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads look to be getting low

offside and nearside front shock absorbers dust covers split

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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K149 CAN is a 1993 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 104,029 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 Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K149 CAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Nissan Primera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K149 CAN is a 1993 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 February 1993.

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