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PK52 SXZ

2002 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,596 mi
Last recorded150,596 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Nissan Primastar104,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 SXZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 150,596 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension knocking over bumps from around front shock absorbers but no visible sign of any play or movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 150,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension knocking over bumps from around front shock absorbers but no visible sign of any play or movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 148,211 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 148,211 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 146,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 146,622 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 138,598 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 138,329 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged frayed and siezed (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 131,178 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 131,176 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired link bar to axle missing (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 123,075 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 123,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 115,981 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 115,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 109,958 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 109,958 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 109,957 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 107,404 miles

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

o/s/f mirror temporary repair

Fail 8 Oct 2014 107,306 miles

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

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

o/s/f mirror temporary repair

Pass 1 Oct 2013 101,604 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 101,603 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2012 96,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 88,986 miles

slight noise o/s/r wheel brg

Pass 17 Sep 2010 82,744 miles

SLIGHT CRACK O/S/F MIRROR

SLIGHT TEARS FRONT WIPER BLADES

Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,952 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 76,952 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 58,051 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,354 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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PK52 SXZ is a 2002 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PK52 SXZ, 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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PK52 SXZ is a 2002 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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