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AU52 VHR

2002 Nissan Primera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,242 mi
Last recorded64,242 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Primera71,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VHR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2025 64,242 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when indicator operated. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when indicator operated. (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when indicator or hazard lights operated. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill badly corroded/holed. around suspension mounting on inner sill and outer sill. possible corrosion goes further forward but sill covers not allow full inspection. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking pipes at rear of engine. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower shock absorber mounts corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower shock absorber mounts corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 61,746 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 61,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 57,868 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 57,868 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major leak at rear/centre joint (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 55,258 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 55,217 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 52,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded & becoming weak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 52,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded & becoming weak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 48,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 42,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and cut in tread but no cords or ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and cut in tread but no cords or ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 36,803 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 35,359 miles

windscreen cracked at bottom

Fail 14 Nov 2016 35,299 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

windscreen cracked at bottom

Pass 5 Nov 2015 27,981 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 24,713 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 22,501 miles

o/s/f abs ring broken

Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,552 miles

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

all suspension components showing signs of corrosion

exshaust system deteriorating

rear brake discs showing signs of scoring

Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,581 miles

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

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all suspension components corroding

o/s/f wiper blade smears slightly across screen

rear brake discs grooved on faces

Pass 4 Oct 2010 16,515 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front and rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

rear brake discs showing signs of scoring

Pass 28 Sep 2009 14,676 miles

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

all suspension components showing signs of corrosion(front and rear)

slight corrosion on inner sills+rear floor areas

Pass 25 Sep 2008 12,355 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edge

rear axle beam corroded (not affecting strength)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 10,080 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perishing & have several cuts in tread

front wipers slightly streaking

Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,221 miles

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

both number plates starting to dis-colour

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges+perishing inside tread pattern

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 VHR is a 2002 Nissan Primera in Gold 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 AU52 VHR, 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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AU52 VHR is a 2002 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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