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N259 VTV

1995 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

203,076 mi
Last recorded203,076 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Nissan Primera101,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 VTV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 203,076 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 203,076 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 199,607 miles

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 193,042 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 192,950 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 186,706 miles

slight binding rear brakes.

Fail 12 Mar 2009 186,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight binding rear brakes.

Fail 12 Mar 2008 178,281 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 178,281 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 169,734 miles

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

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

rear no plate slightly deteriorated. †o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Fail 16 Mar 2007 169,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

rear no plate slightly deteriorated. †o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 159,531 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 159,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

slight play in offside front rack sidearm

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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N259 VTV is a 1995 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N259 VTV, 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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N259 VTV is a 1995 Nissan Primera, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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