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L648 THY

1993 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

114,051 mi
Last recorded114,051 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Nissan Primera104,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL648 THY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 114,051 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 114,042 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 109,596 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 105,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 102,563 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 100,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 100,782 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 98,281 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 95,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak down front of engine

Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,907 miles

Oil leak from camcover gasket

Fail 12 Sep 2013 92,907 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak from camcover gasket

Pass 10 Sep 2012 87,989 miles

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

small blow on rear exhaust joint

Fail 10 Sep 2012 87,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

small blow on rear exhaust joint

Pass 6 Sep 2011 82,644 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 77,235 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2010 77,235 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,763 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 1,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 67,785 miles

p/s leak from n/s rack gaitor

tracking wear on o/s front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2007 64,206 miles

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

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

O/s/r chasis leg corroded

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

Plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing a full inspection

Rear number plate starting to de lanimate

Fail 12 Sep 2007 64,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing a full inspection

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear number plate starting to de lanimate

o/s/r inner chasis leg corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2006 60,580 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 60,579 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 60,577 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 55,528 miles

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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L648 THY is a 1993 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L648 THY, 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 L648 THY registered?

L648 THY is a 1993 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 November 1993.

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