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W118 SEF

2000 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,392 mi
Last recorded122,392 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Primera79,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 SEF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 122,392 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 122,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 109,743 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 109,743 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 101,778 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 95,024 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 94,965 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 87,829 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 80,232 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 68,939 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 68,939 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 59,945 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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W118 SEF is a 2000 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W118 SEF, 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 W118 SEF registered?

W118 SEF is a 2000 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W118 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W118 SEF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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