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L819 PYA

1994 Nissan Prairie

Silver Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,539 mi
Last recorded76,539 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Nissan Prairie76,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL819 PYA
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 76,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 76,531 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 76,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 75,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Seal corroded but outside prescribed area

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 75,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill 2 x lots corrosion outside prescribed area

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 72,672 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside park brake efficiency slighty low

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded though outside perscribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box sec (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 70,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded though out side of prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steel filler neck petrol pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 68,346 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 65,710 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 65,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 65,598 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tell not working (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 64,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 64,794 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 64,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 64,326 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,013 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 63,697 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 63,697 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,449 miles

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

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

corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

rocker gasket weeping

Pass 10 Jan 2012 62,906 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 7 Jan 2011 61,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 61,112 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 59,253 miles

wipers smery

Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,595 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 58,595 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 57,477 miles

front shock absorber dust shields perished

Pass 18 Jan 2007 56,600 miles

front damper dust covers perished

Pass 19 Jan 2006 54,877 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 54,877 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Nissan Prairie?

Based on 19,073 MOT tests across 3,916 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
2,502
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
3,916
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,717
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,781
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,698
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,578
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,503
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L819 PYA is a 1994 Nissan Prairie in Silver with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Prairie models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 76,612 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Prairie fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,717 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L819 PYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Prairie typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 32 years old, this Nissan Prairie is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L819 PYA registered?

L819 PYA is a 1994 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 3 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L819 PYA shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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