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M496 FGT

1995 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,780 mi
Last recorded139,780 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Nissan Primera101,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 FGT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2014 139,780 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn

wipers inop on intermittent

Pass 8 Jul 2013 134,427 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r floor corroded

n/s/r shock absorber poor resistance

Fail 2 Jul 2013 134,427 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r floor corroded

n/s/r shock absorber poor resistance

Pass 29 Jun 2012 131,326 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and middle exhaust corroding

inner front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

nearside front and offside front sills corroding

nearside front floor corroding

nearside rear and offside rear inner valences corroded

slight wear offside of steering rack

Fail 28 Jun 2012 131,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and middle exhaust corroding

inner front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

nearside front and offside front sills corroding

nearside front floor corroding

nearside rear and offside rear inner valences corroded

slight wear offside of steering rack

Fail 14 Jul 2011 126,667 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 126,667 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 122,350 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 117,639 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 117,638 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n s r shocker leaking slightly,rear ends of both outer sills corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 113,926 miles

metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2007 109,192 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 102,765 miles

brake pipes corroded

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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M496 FGT is a 1995 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 M496 FGT, 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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What year was M496 FGT registered?

M496 FGT is a 1995 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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