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N791 VTO

1996 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,067 mi
Last recorded75,067 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Primera95,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN791 VTO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2010 75,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 72,750 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 70,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 70,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 68,380 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jan 2007 66,083 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 66,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 64,008 miles

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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N791 VTO is a 1996 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 95,870 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 N791 VTO, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Primera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N791 VTO registered?

N791 VTO is a 1996 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N791 VTO safe to buy?

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