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L878 LYG

1993 Nissan Primera

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,444 mi
Last recorded75,444 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Nissan Primera104,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL878 LYG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2012 75,444 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 74,686 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/front flasher lens damaged / all seat belt covers damaged but work o/k

Fail 17 Apr 2012 74,492 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wall perished

offside front indicatar lens missing

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 1 Jul 2011 70,273 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 70,272 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,434 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,533 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 62,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,223 miles

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

front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 23 May 2008 55,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 2 Jun 2007 48,567 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 44,732 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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L878 LYG is a 1993 Nissan Primera in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L878 LYG, 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 L878 LYG registered?

L878 LYG is a 1993 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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