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P256 RNE

1996 Nissan Prairie

Brown Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,659 mi
Last recorded52,659 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Prairie104,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 RNE
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 52,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 52,641 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyre walls are perished

Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,480 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 45,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,577 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 48,372 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 48,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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P256 RNE is a 1996 Nissan Prairie in Brown with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Prairie models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 104,545 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 Prairie fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,717 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P256 RNE, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Prairie is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P256 RNE registered?

P256 RNE is a 1996 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is P256 RNE safe to buy?

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