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L42 THU

1993 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,243 mi
Last recorded171,243 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Nissan Primera104,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 THU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 171,243 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust rubber mounts poor

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F wheel rim slightly damaged

N/S/R and O/S/R body work corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2008 171,243 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust rubber mounts poor

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F wheel rim slightly damaged

N/S/R and O/S/R body work corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2007 168,389 miles

rear tyres perished

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

number plates deteriorating

o/s rear inner wing corroded

petrol smell from tank area

surface scar in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 16 Nov 2007 168,389 miles

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

number plates deteriorating

o/s rear inner wing corroded

petrol smell from tank area

rear tyres perished

surface scar in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 20 Nov 2006 163,943 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 163,884 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some surface corrosion to vehicle

surface cracks & perish marks in rear tyr walls

Pass 10 Nov 2005 158,548 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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L42 THU is a 1993 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L42 THU, 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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L42 THU is a 1993 Nissan Primera, first registered on 22 November 1993.

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