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L891 VMW

1993 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

95,148 mi
Last recorded95,148 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Nissan Primera104,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL891 VMW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 95,148 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 95,146 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill/Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Boot floor/spare wheel carrier (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 92,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear boot floor badly corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2021 92,153 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep/outer sill (5.3.6 (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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear boot floor badly corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2020 90,578 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 90,578 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel close to antiroll bar mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 87,163 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 87,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 84,455 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 84,453 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,046 miles

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 81,045 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 77,930 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,427 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 76,426 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 75,767 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,787 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 73,560 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 73,560 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,090 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 72,090 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 70,856 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 70,856 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 67,202 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 67,202 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008
Fail 26 Feb 2008

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2006 55,098 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 55,098 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 50,832 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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L891 VMW is a 1993 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 L891 VMW, 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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L891 VMW is a 1993 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 November 1993.

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