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L473 VFT

1993 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,134 mi
Last recorded130,134 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Nissan Primera104,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL473 VFT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 130,134 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 130,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside & offside rear inner wing panels corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

radiator in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2009 125,668 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 125,666 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 8 Mar 2008 120,880 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 120,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside & offside rear inner arches corroded

nearside & offside rear light lenses cracked

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight misting of oil around power steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2007 117,731 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 117,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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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L473 VFT is a 1993 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L473 VFT, 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 L473 VFT registered?

L473 VFT is a 1993 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 August 1993.

Is L473 VFT safe to buy?

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