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V198 MMY

2000 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

216,557 mi
Last recorded216,557 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Primera79,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 MMY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 216,557 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 216,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 216,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 206,250 miles

battery insecure.

front/rear number plates deteriorated.

n/s/f wheel binding slightly.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 206,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure.

front/rear number plates deteriorated.

n/s/f wheel binding slightly.

Pass 12 Feb 2011 198,659 miles

Oil leak

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2011 198,604 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 20 Feb 2010 187,882 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 177,741 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 177,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V198 MMY is a 2000 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V198 MMY, 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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What year was V198 MMY registered?

V198 MMY is a 2000 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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