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V489 VWL

2000 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,414 mi
Last recorded98,414 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Nissan Primera79,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 VWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 98,414 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 92,769 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 92,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

both front tyres just above minimum legal limit, advise replacing both front tyres

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Oct 2008 89,229 miles

rear number plate faded

Fail 20 Oct 2008 89,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r brake disc overheat and binding

rear number plate faded

slight bind from both front brakes

Pass 27 Oct 2007 82,264 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 74,382 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2005 66,723 miles

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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V489 VWL is a 2000 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V489 VWL, 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 V489 VWL registered?

V489 VWL is a 2000 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V489 VWL safe to buy?

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