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L522 VTY

1993 Nissan 100 Nx

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,148 mi
Last recorded97,148 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Nissan 100 Nx105,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL522 VTY
MakeNissan
Model100 Nx
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2009 97,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

n/s head lamp cracked

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Apr 2008 90,204 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 82,159 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 82,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 75,008 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 75,008 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

How Reliable is the Nissan 100 Nx?

Based on 9,118 MOT tests across 1,570 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,144
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,089
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 911
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 419
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L522 VTY is a 1993 Nissan 100 Nx in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Nissan 100 Nx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 105,743 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 100 Nx fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L522 VTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 100 Nx typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Nissan 100 Nx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L522 VTY registered?

L522 VTY is a 1993 Nissan 100 Nx, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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