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L493 CPH

1993 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,201 mi
Last recorded163,201 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Nissan Primera104,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL493 CPH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 163,201 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 163,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 160,256 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 160,256 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear brake pipes corroding

exhaust middle section corroding

n/s/f outer c.v boot perishing

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit

radiator in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2007 152,886 miles

corrosion not through all skins o/s/r outer sill + o/s/r chassis rail + n/s/r door shut

exhaust middle section corroding

radiator in poor condition

Fail 16 Jan 2007 152,651 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r

corrosion not through all skins o/s/r outer sill + o/s/r chassis rail + n/s/r door shut

exhaust middle section corroding

radiator in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2006 145,327 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 145,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L493 CPH is a 1993 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,592cc 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 L493 CPH, 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 L493 CPH registered?

L493 CPH is a 1993 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 September 1993.

Is L493 CPH safe to buy?

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