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L656 LBV

1993 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,992 mi
Last recorded157,992 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1993 Nissan Primera104,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL656 LBV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 157,992 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 156,484 miles

exhaust system has had temp repair serviceable at time of test

tow bar and electrics removed

underseal applied to underbody repairs unable to determine quality of repairs

Fail 14 Nov 2013 156,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 155,456 miles

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

Oil leak

dash lights not working

Fail 7 Nov 2012 155,454 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

dash lights not working

Pass 4 Nov 2011 154,378 miles

underbody extensiveley sprayed with oil unable to detect for leaks,fuel , engine oil,brake pipes or leaking shock absorbers

Fail 31 Oct 2011 154,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

underbody extensiveley sprayed with oil unable to detect for leaks,fuel , engine oil,brake pipes or leaking shock absorbers

Pass 4 Nov 2010 153,480 miles

Oil leak

n/s wiper end split clearing screen advise replacement

under body would benefit from oil spray or similar

Fail 2 Nov 2010 153,475 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s wiper end split clearing screen advise replacement

under body would benefit from oil spray or similar

Pass 2 Nov 2009 152,689 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 152,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 151,692 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 151,692 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 150,772 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 150,027 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 143,587 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 143,587 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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L656 LBV is a 1993 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L656 LBV, 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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L656 LBV is a 1993 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 November 1993.

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