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B5 ARO

1997 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,389 mi
Last recorded108,389 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Primera95,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 ARO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 108,389 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 108,389 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 130,446 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 103,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 91,100 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 88,192 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 87,473 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 87,473 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 80,370 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 80,370 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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B5 ARO is a 1997 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 95,687 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 B5 ARO, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Primera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 ARO registered?

B5 ARO is a 1997 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is B5 ARO safe to buy?

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