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M493 ROS

1994 Nissan Prairie

Red Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,622 mi
Last recorded106,622 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Prairie76,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM493 ROS
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 106,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rubber broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 106,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle area (7.1.2)

Offside Rear park brake cable adrift

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 100,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone bushes detoriated

Nearside Front Shock absorber cover deteriorated

Nearside Front indicator cracked

Nearside Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber cover deteriorated

Offside Front wheel arches corroded

Offside Rear brakes sticking only slightly

Offside Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 94,933 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 94,923 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front seat belts slow to retract

parking brake efficiency only just met

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight damage to nearside rear sill and floor pan

Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,388 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 84,985 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 75,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside sill panel bent

Fail 7 Nov 2013 75,461 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside sill panel bent

Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,341 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 56,372 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 39,199 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 35,445 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,521 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 32,373 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,820 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,070 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,069 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Prairie?

Based on 19,073 MOT tests across 3,916 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
2,502
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
3,916
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,717
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,781
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,698
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,578
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,503
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M493 ROS is a 1994 Nissan Prairie in Red with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Prairie models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 76,612 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Prairie fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,717 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M493 ROS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Prairie typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 32 years old, this Nissan Prairie is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M493 ROS is a 1994 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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