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V357 RAR

2000 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

176,619 mi
Last recorded176,619 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Primera79,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV357 RAR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 176,619 miles

steering lock defective/ign switch in poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2013 176,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

slight bind to nearside rear brake

steering lock defective/ign switch in poor condition

wiper linkages worn

Pass 22 Jun 2012 168,429 miles

engine mgt light on

plastic sill covers fitted

steering lock removed

Fail 20 Jun 2012 168,429 miles

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

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

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

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine lite on

plastic sill covers fitted

steering lock removed

Pass 31 May 2011 159,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine mgt light on - not currently a reason for rejection

ign switch in poor condition

nearside rear brake disc scored on outer edge and pitted on inner edge

offside CV joint worn/noisey

plastic sill covers fitted

wiper mech worn

Fail 31 May 2011 159,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine mgt light on - not currently a reason for rejection

ign switch in poor condition

nearside rear brake disc scored on outer edge and pitted on inner edge

offside CV joint worn/noisey

plastic sill covers fitted

slightly lower effort to nearside parking brake

wiper mech worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 151,096 miles

Engine management warning light on

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2010 150,567 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management warning light on

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 137,137 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from engine

wipers worn/perishing

Fail 29 Jun 2009 136,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine mgt light on

oil leak from engine

wipers worn/perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2008 112,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake back plate/dustcover rubbing on brake disc

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2008 111,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake back plate/dustcover rubbing on brake disc

Pass 6 Jan 2007 89,758 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 89,733 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 80,579 miles

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

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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V357 RAR is a 2000 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V357 RAR, 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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V357 RAR is a 2000 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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