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K579 JYB

1993 Nissan Prairie

Red Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,647 mi
Last recorded67,647 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Nissan Prairie63,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK579 JYB
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2016 67,647 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both tie bar inner mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear floor latch platecover box corroded

both front tyres cracking

both rear side floor edges corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,167 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rust nearside rear near chassis

Fail 24 Apr 2015 67,167 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rust nearside rear near chassis

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,913 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear chassis area

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 64,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,687 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,990 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 62,990 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 61,893 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,893 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 59,346 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 59,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 May 2007 57,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 57,365 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 56,156 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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K579 JYB is a 1993 Nissan Prairie in Red with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Prairie models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 63,717 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 K579 JYB, 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 33 years old, this Nissan Prairie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K579 JYB registered?

K579 JYB is a 1993 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 9 February 1993.

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