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L215 MBD

1993 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,976 mi
Last recorded99,976 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1993 Nissan Primera104,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL215 MBD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 May 2021 99,976 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength center sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 97,550 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 89,679 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 88,830 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to inner sills/floor pans and wheel arches

Fail 17 Oct 2017 88,830 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to inner sills/floor pans and wheel arches

Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,247 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to inner/outer sills,floor pans and wheel arches

Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,604 miles

centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

metal brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 87,604 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill more than one place (2.4.A.3)

centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

metal brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 86,761 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2014 86,761 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r brake binding

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 85,796 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches

exhaust heat sheild loose

offside cv gater perished

Pass 4 Oct 2012 84,918 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 3 Oct 2012 84,918 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to inner sills and inner wheel arch

corrosion to outer sill and wheel arch at rear

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brakes binding slightly

both sides rear handbrake cable very close to inner sidewall of tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2010 81,835 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 79,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 76,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 73,352 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 73,352 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 69,671 miles

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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L215 MBD is a 1993 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L215 MBD, 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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What year was L215 MBD registered?

L215 MBD is a 1993 Nissan Primera, first registered on 7 September 1993.

Is L215 MBD safe to buy?

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