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2002 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,442 mi
Last recorded129,442 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Nissan Primera71,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 NUM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 129,442 miles

all 4 brake disc inner shields have corrosion present + offside front & near side rear brake discs have slight deviation present in rotation.

both front to rear metal brake pipes at rear have some corrosion present.

exhaust has a welding repair present with no seepage.

front lower radiator carrier cross member has some corrosion present.

headlight images are less defined (although produce correct image) due to degrading of plastic lenses. t-cut polished to improve.

rear axle watts linkage bushes have some degrading / perishing present.

rear roll bar links near side & offside + both bar pivot bushes have some movement present.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 116,122 miles

Both near side and offside dust covers on front susspension leg strutts are deteriating.

Both near side and offside rear roll bar links have slight movement present.

Both rear brake discs have corrosion present.

Near side rear brake has slight binding present. (found whilst rotating the rear wheels by hand with the vehicle elevated).

Fail 17 Nov 2013 116,122 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both near side and offside dust covers on front susspension leg strutts are deteriating.

Both near side and offside rear roll bar links have slight movement present.

Both rear brake discs have corrosion present.

Near side rear brake has slight binding present. (found whilst rotating the rear wheels by hand with the vehicle elevated).

Pass 24 Nov 2012 101,659 miles

all four brake discs, front & rear have some corrosion present.

both front tyres have wear to inner tread & near side front, has centre tread wear.

both near side & offside bottom ball joints have very slight movement + lift present.

exhaust centre & mid rear exhaust heat shields have 6 fixings corroded.

front brake pads appear to be starting to wear low.

near side & offside rear roll bar links have fractional play present + roll bar support rubber pivot bushes allow roll bar to have some movement present.

rear brake pads are wearing low & will require replacing in due course.

the vehicle has suffered some front end accident damage & has offside headlight retained by non Nissan metal brackets - prior to MOT test, the offside light required adjustment.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 87,788 miles

Airbag light on.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 76,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,930 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 61,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 57,065 miles

both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded and worn

both front wiper blades split at ends

nsr brake juddering

osf brake juddering

Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,367 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 44,182 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 35,907 miles

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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AR51 NUM is a 2002 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AR51 NUM, 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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AR51 NUM is a 2002 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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