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V172 FGP

2000 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,785 mi
Last recorded70,785 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Primera79,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 FGP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 70,785 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 70,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 64,667 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 64,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 59,650 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 99,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,267 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 55,267 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,919 miles

both front flexable hoses perished

both front tyres 75% worn and wearing on edges

exhaust rusty

r/o/s discs poor at inner edge

spare tyre different size to outher tyres (illegal to use)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 50,869 miles

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

both front flexable hoses perished

both front tyres 75% worn and wearing on edges

exhaust rusty

r/o/s discs poor at inner edge

spare tyre different size to outher tyres (illegal to use)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,627 miles

r/n/s discs rusty

front brake perished

breather pipe appears split

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre curbed

Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,520 miles

exhaust rusty

rear discs poor

wet test

Pass 26 Jan 2007 36,038 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

both rear tyres perished on outer walls and low on tread

exhaust noted rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2006 31,204 miles

both wipers poor

f/n/s tyre 75% worn curbed and perished

r/o/s tyer 85% worn

rear pads low

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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V172 FGP is a 2000 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 79,193 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 V172 FGP, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V172 FGP is a 2000 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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