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L31 WDL

1993 Nissan Primera

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

71,907 mi
Last recorded71,907 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Nissan Primera104,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 WDL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 71,907 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

central exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2026 71,907 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

central exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 69,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel in front of wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 69,598 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing under battery tray next to engine mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel in front of wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 67,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 66,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch and inner sill next to suspenson mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe under wheel arch between body and brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 64,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion around battery tray

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Nov 2022 64,636 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion around battery tray

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2021 62,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion around battery tray by gearbox mount cant see area properly to fully access

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

cant see front or rear brake pads to access wear

Pass 23 Nov 2020 61,641 miles

Front cant see brake pads to access wear

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 61,000 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 59,658 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 59,658 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 58,773 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 57,009 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 56,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn outer tyre 185/65/14/86h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 56,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn outer tyre 185/65/14/86h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,145 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,068 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 53,029 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 53,029 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,038 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 45,765 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,975 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,578 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,344 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 37,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 33,603 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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L31 WDL is a 1993 Nissan Primera in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 L31 WDL, 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 L31 WDL registered?

L31 WDL is a 1993 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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