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OV52 KGP

2002 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,095 mi
Last recorded153,095 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Nissan Primastar104,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 KGP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2018 153,095 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning linkage missing (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres deteriorated

n/s parking brake reading low

o/s/f jacking point corroded

rear service brakes reading low

Pass 27 Sep 2017 148,556 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 148,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red both (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 141,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 130,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 130,045 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 121,537 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 108,446 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 108,442 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 100,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper blades splitting on ends

Pass 29 Aug 2012 100,523 miles

wiper blades splitting on ends

Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,181 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 77,180 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake discsc worn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Sep 2009 65,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,227 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 42,070 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,116 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 20,319 miles

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 KGP is a 2002 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KGP, 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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What year was OV52 KGP registered?

OV52 KGP is a 2002 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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