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AM52 MSX

2002 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,429 mi
Last recorded102,429 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Nissan Primera71,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 MSX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 102,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 95,730 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 95,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,336 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 95,336 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle BOOT (6.2.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 94,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 92,040 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 92,040 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 90,422 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,339 miles

Drivers front seat belt twisted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Slight brake bind at offside front

Fail 11 Oct 2016 88,339 miles

Drivers front seat belt twisted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Slight brake bind at offside front

Pass 15 Oct 2015 85,875 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 83,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 81,158 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/r fog lamp shows white light

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

nearside head lamp becoming deteriorated

slight wear to front brake discs

windscreen washers need adjusting

Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,766 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s headlamp becoming deteriorated

n/s wiper becoming worn

slight wear to front brake discs

washers need cleaning out and adjusting

Fail 10 Oct 2011 76,339 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

slight wear to front brake discs

washers not working fully

wipers becoming worn

Pass 10 Oct 2011 76,339 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

slight wear to front brake discs

washers not working fully

wipers becoming worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 74,243 miles

front brake discs becomming worn

slight P.A.S leaks

Fail 13 Oct 2010 74,243 miles

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

front brake discs becomming worn

slight P.A.S leaks

Pass 16 Oct 2009 71,973 miles

both front brake hose ferrules starting to become corroded

both front wiper blades split

engine management light illuminated on dash

front brake discs starting to become worn

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

various slight oil leaks

Fail 15 Oct 2009 71,973 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front brake hose ferrules starting to become corroded

both front wiper blades split

engine management light illuminated on dash

front brake discs starting to become worn

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

various slight oil leaks

Pass 9 Oct 2008 69,704 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 63,079 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 58,426 miles

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

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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AM52 MSX is a 2002 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 71,023 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 AM52 MSX, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AM52 MSX is a 2002 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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