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D157 RGC

1987 Nissan Prairie

Blue Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

176,763 mi
Last recorded176,763 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Nissan Prairie105,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD157 RGC
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2009 176,763 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Apr 2008 168,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

radiator leaking

steering rack has a slight fluid leak

Fail 21 Apr 2008 168,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

radiator leaking

steering rack has a slight fluid leak

Pass 4 May 2007 159,422 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 159,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 149,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 149,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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D157 RGC is a 1987 Nissan Prairie in Blue with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1987 Nissan Prairie models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 105,884 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 D157 RGC, 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 39 years old, this Nissan Prairie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D157 RGC is a 1987 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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