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OV52 KGN

2002 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

75,627 mi
Last recorded75,627 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Nissan Primastar104,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 KGN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 75,627 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 69,101 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 69,101 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Dec 2013 63,070 miles

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

front number plate poor

Pass 18 Dec 2013 63,070 miles

front number plate poor

Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,607 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 57,607 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake disc in poor condition

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Jan 2012 50,894 miles

Van will fail soon for SRS light.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 50,894 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Van will fail soon for SRS light.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,962 miles

damage to n/s door mirror

Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,527 miles

Change O/S/F tyre with spare?

Rear brake fault developing

Slight play both track rods.

Fail 23 Dec 2009 40,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Change O/S/F tyre with spare?

Front brake pads lool low

High level brake light not working

Rear brake fault developing

Slight play both track rods.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 32,250 miles

Management light on

Fail 22 Dec 2008 32,250 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front pads look very7 low and discs poor.

Management light on

Pass 27 Dec 2007 27,132 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 27,132 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 19,416 miles

Play in both side of steering rack. †O/S/F tyre close to limit.

Fail 27 Dec 2006 19,416 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

clunck from steering

Fail 22 Dec 2005 12,645 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear fog light lens damaged

Rear view mirror loose

Pass 22 Dec 2005 12,645 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog light lens damaged

Rear view mirror loose

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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OV52 KGN is a 2002 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 104,542 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 Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV52 KGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV52 KGN is a 2002 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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