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IUI 5116

1997 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,780 mi
Last recorded161,780 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Nissan Primera95,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 5116
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 161,780 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Dec 2006 148,978 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 148,978 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 148,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear indicator lense cracked

stone chip inoffside front headlamp

Pass 21 Nov 2005 133,825 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 133,825 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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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IUI 5116 is a 1997 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 IUI 5116, 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 IUI 5116 registered?

IUI 5116 is a 1997 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is IUI 5116 safe to buy?

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