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A11 VPS

1997 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

205,249 mi
Last recorded205,249 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Primera95,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 VPS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 205,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 203,946 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security repaired covered in underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 202,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 202,042 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 201,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 199,561 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 19 Nov 2020 199,542 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 14 Nov 2019 197,297 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 197,297 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 192,318 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 180,236 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 169,104 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 158,314 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 146,683 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 146,683 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 135,015 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 135,015 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 123,908 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 123,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 116,295 miles

both inner front discs worn

Fail 2 Nov 2011 116,295 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both inner front discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2010 103,678 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 103,678 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 88,372 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 72,842 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 72,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 71,916 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 68,277 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 68,277 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 65,063 miles

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2005 65,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear wiper blade in poor condition

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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A11 VPS is a 1997 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 95,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A11 VPS, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Primera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A11 VPS is a 1997 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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