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L992 VGJ

1993 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,168 mi
Last recorded76,168 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Nissan Primera104,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL992 VGJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 76,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 69,964 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 65,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack and hoses damp (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator in poor condition

slight smearing to wipers

Fail 18 May 2021 65,756 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to load compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a pillar base (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70/14t extra load (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack and hoses damp (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator in poor condition

slight smearing to wipers

Pass 26 May 2020 60,675 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 May 2020 60,675 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 60,664 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 60,627 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 60,627 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 60,123 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 59,031 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 57,859 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 55,796 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,916 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 53,912 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,687 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 51,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,588 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 49,563 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,729 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 47,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 46,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,161 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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L992 VGJ is a 1993 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L992 VGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L992 VGJ registered?

L992 VGJ is a 1993 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 November 1993.

Is L992 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L992 VGJ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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