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AU52 VCV

2002 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,605 mi
Last recorded174,605 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Nissan Primera71,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VCV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2017 174,605 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipe on rack (2.3.3b)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

osr tyre perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2016 173,931 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint on rack (2.3.3b)

front crossmember corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 173,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlights (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint on rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 164,562 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rack ends have play in ball joints

front cross member corroded

oil leaks

Fail 22 Sep 2015 164,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d mount bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rack ends have play in ball joints

front cross member corroded

oil leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2014 152,931 miles

Oil leak

nearside inner cv joint slight leak at joint

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge 205/61/16

oil leak from turbo pipe

Fail 2 Oct 2014 152,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside inner cv joint slight leak at joint

oil leak from turbo pipe

Pass 27 Sep 2013 138,128 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front drop links slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2012 125,069 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 118,522 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 111,296 miles

slight play in n/s/f bottom balljoint

Pass 29 Mar 2007 104,089 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 84,311 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 77,963 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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AU52 VCV is a 2002 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 71,023 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AU52 VCV, 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 AU52 VCV registered?

AU52 VCV is a 2002 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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