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L521 VLA

1993 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,578 mi
Last recorded101,578 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1993 Nissan Primera104,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL521 VLA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 101,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

nearside & offside rear outer & rear sill ends slight corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2017 96,914 miles

nearside & offside rear inner & outer sill & rear sill ends slight corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2017 96,914 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

nearside & offside rear inner & outer sill & rear sill ends slight corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,441 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 95,117 miles

slight rust on rear sills

Pass 15 Aug 2014 93,939 miles

under seal sprayed under floor

Fail 9 Aug 2014 93,332 miles

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

under seal sprayed under floor

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,396 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 91,464 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 90,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre has wear on the outer edge not less than 1.6mm

Fail 18 Aug 2011 90,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f tyre has wear on the outer edge not less than 1.6mm

Pass 23 Aug 2010 90,051 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 89,801 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 85,259 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007
Pass 18 Aug 2006 69,949 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 69,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L521 VLA is a 1993 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L521 VLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L521 VLA registered?

L521 VLA is a 1993 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 September 1993.

Is L521 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L521 VLA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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