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AU02 XVL

2002 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,016 mi
Last recorded105,016 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Nissan Primera71,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 XVL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2016 105,016 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' out of date/no longer required tax+stickers (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear both sides - lamps fitted wrong way round (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' large object+object on dash top (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

large object obscuring speedo!

Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,901 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 99,899 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 95,579 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside no/plate lamp did not work until taped but ok now!

nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged(has been run flat)!

offside wiper blade splitting!

Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,737 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 91,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 86,089 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 78,757 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,757 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 73,640 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 64,637 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,207 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 35,148 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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AU02 XVL is a 2002 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVL, 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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What year was AU02 XVL registered?

AU02 XVL is a 2002 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is AU02 XVL safe to buy?

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