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M296 MDV

1995 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

97,474 mi
Last recorded97,474 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Nissan Primera101,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM296 MDV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 97,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 97,474 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 96,052 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 94,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 92,682 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 90,481 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 90,481 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 88,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 86,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 85,022 miles

both front wings corroding at rear lower corners.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,675 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,722 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 82,722 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,425 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 81,425 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,276 miles

nearside outer sill corroding at rear.

offside rear outer brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,102 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

front number plate cracked.

offside rear brake pipe corroding.

slight fluctuations in front brake readings.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 74,821 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 74,821 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 73,011 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 73,011 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 71,956 miles

some seepage from nearside rear shock absorber.

Pass 10 May 2010 71,268 miles

front number plate cracked.

offside CV boot perishing.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 71,223 miles

front number plate cracked.

interior mirror missing.

offside outer CV boot perishing.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 70,896 miles

interior mirror not fixed.

offside outer CV boot perishing.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 70,896 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

interior mirror not fixed.

offside outer CV boot perishing.

Pass 2 May 2008 70,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 70,514 miles

bit of play in steering rack

both brake pipes to rear flexis corroding

deep cracking offside front outer constant velocity joint boot

front number plate cracked

nearside rear shock absorber damp

parts of exhaust system rusty

various brake pipes furring

Fail 17 Apr 2007 70,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

bit of play in steering rack

both brake pipes to rear brake flexis corroding

deep cracking offside front outer constant velocity joint boot

front number plate cracked

nearside rear shock absorber damp

parts of exhaust system rusty

various brake pipes furring

Pass 3 May 2006 70,291 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 70,290 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Movement to front upper arms

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear antiroll bar link rod a little worn

Rear brake pipes starting to rust

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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M296 MDV is a 1995 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 101,306 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 M296 MDV, 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 31 years old, this Nissan Primera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M296 MDV is a 1995 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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