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L996 CNY

1993 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

115,804 mi
Last recorded115,804 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Nissan Primera104,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL996 CNY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 115,804 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components, some of which is only just acceptable.

Front crossmember is excessively corroded, but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Headlamps are starting to lose beam image clarity.

N/s rear spring top retaining cap is corroding.

O/s outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 115,804 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in various places & on various components, some of which is only just acceptable.

Front crossmember is excessively corroded, but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Headlamps are starting to lose beam image clarity.

N/s rear spring top retaining cap is corroding.

O/s outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 107,112 miles

advise both rear chassis legs corroded

advise front panel corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2010 107,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both rear chassis legs corroded

advise front panel corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 99,337 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

advise both inner sill corroded

advise front pipe heat sheild insecure

advise o/s/r tyre close to limit and wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2009 99,332 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

advise both inner sill corroded

advise front pipe heat sheild insecure

advise o/s/r tyre close to limit and wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2009 99,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise both inner sills corroded

advise front pipe exhaust heat sheild insecure

advise o/s/r tyre close to limit and wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2008 86,924 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 86,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 67,909 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 67,642 miles

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

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 55,833 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 55,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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L996 CNY is a 1993 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 L996 CNY, 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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L996 CNY is a 1993 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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