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H253 XAM

1990 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

118,523 mi
Last recorded118,523 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Nissan Primera111,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH253 XAM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2007 118,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 110,673 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 110,623 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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H253 XAM is a 1990 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 111,466 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 H253 XAM, 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 36 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 H253 XAM registered?

H253 XAM is a 1990 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 October 1990.

Is H253 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H253 XAM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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