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N742 DBW

1995 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,367 mi
Last recorded142,367 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Nissan Primera101,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN742 DBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 142,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 142,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 136,470 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 129,552 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 129,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 121,426 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 115,196 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 115,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 108,637 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 108,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 102,512 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 102,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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N742 DBW is a 1995 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N742 DBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N742 DBW registered?

N742 DBW is a 1995 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N742 DBW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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