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L542 TRL

1993 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,326 mi
Last recorded125,326 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Nissan Primera104,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 TRL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 125,326 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside steering rack end slight play

Fail 20 Jun 2008 125,326 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside steering rack end slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2007 122,167 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 122,167 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

fuel pipes rusty at rear

Pass 19 Jun 2006 116,680 miles

both front lower suspension arms rusty

fuel pipes very rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2006 116,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front lower suspension arms rusty and corroded

fuel pipes very rusty not leaking at time of test

slight bind on both rear wheels when turned by hand

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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L542 TRL is a 1993 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L542 TRL, 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 L542 TRL registered?

L542 TRL is a 1993 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 August 1993.

Is L542 TRL safe to buy?

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