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L97 VRH

1993 Nissan Primera

Maroon Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,136 mi
Last recorded82,136 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1993 Nissan Primera104,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL97 VRH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2018 82,136 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch closing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch closing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system badly corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 80,756 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

corroson to both rear inner wheel arches to inner sills

Fail 27 Jul 2015 80,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 73,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 73,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,372 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 61,372 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,383 miles

exhaust system rusty

front discs and pads look low

radiator poor

engine oil leak from sump

brake hose ends rusty

sills and underside of car slightly rusty

slight brake judder recorded

Pass 9 Jul 2011 61,118 miles

slight front brake judder

brake hose ends rusty

exhaust system rusty

front discs and pads look low

radiater poor

rusty under car

slight engine oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2010 60,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front outer cv boots cracked o/s held on to housing by a tiewrap

brake hose ends slightly rusty

due a cambelt?

exhaust rusty and slightly blowing from front

front pads look slightly low

radiator poor condition but dry

rear arches slightly rusty

slight engine oil leak

slight front brake judder recorded

slightly rusty under car

very slight play in front bottom ball joints

Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,674 miles

both front outer cv boots cracked o/s held on to housing by a tiewrap

brake hose ends slightly rusty

due a cambelt?

exhaust rusty and slightly blowing from front

front pads look slightly low

radiator poor condition but dry

rear arches slightly rusty

slight engine oil leak

slight front brake judder recorded

slightly rusty under car

very slight play in front bottom ball joints

Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,640 miles

both outer cv boots cracked

brake hose ends rusty

exhaust rusty and slightly blowing at front

o/s/f cv boot been tie wrapped to housing

raiator poor but not leaking

slight play in front bottom ball joints

slightly rusty under car

Pass 16 Jul 2008 59,007 miles

brake hose ends rusty

cv boots slightly cracked

exhaust rusty

front exhaust pipe slightly blowing

rad poor condition but not leaking

slight play both front bottom ball joints

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,620 miles

brake flexy ends corroding

osf cv boot splitting

osf side light bulb slightly dim

slight front brake imbalance

very slight blow from exhaust

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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L97 VRH is a 1993 Nissan Primera in Maroon with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L97 VRH, 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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L97 VRH is a 1993 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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