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V279 MEW

2000 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,023 mi
Last recorded160,023 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Primera79,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 MEW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 160,023 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 154,923 miles

engine man warning lamp on

Fail 7 Aug 2013 154,923 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine man warning lamp on

Pass 9 Aug 2012 150,457 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine man warning lamp on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 146,010 miles

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

engine man warning lamp on

Pass 5 Aug 2010 141,280 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 141,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 137,130 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jul 2009 137,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Aug 2008 131,627 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 131,627 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 122,679 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 122,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 114,987 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 114,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V279 MEW is a 2000 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V279 MEW, 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 V279 MEW registered?

V279 MEW is a 2000 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V279 MEW safe to buy?

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