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AU02 CVW

2002 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

74,186 mi
Last recorded74,186 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Primera71,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 CVW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2025 74,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 71,072 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 71,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 68,010 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 68,006 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 66,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,654 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 62,931 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,377 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 56,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,219 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 52,215 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,885 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,764 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 40,763 miles

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail crossmember (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,972 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,095 miles

Front cross member under radiator corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 35,037 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front cross member under radiator corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 30,343 miles

general surface rust on underside.

hand brake close to limits of reserve travel.

n/s/f brake starting to bind, requires futher attention.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,243 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 29,243 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 25,513 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,673 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,281 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,650 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 19,650 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 15,346 miles

front brake disc surfaces corroded

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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AU02 CVW is a 2002 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 AU02 CVW, 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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AU02 CVW is a 2002 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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