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FD52 VVA

2002 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,276 mi
Last recorded95,276 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Nissan Primastar104,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 VVA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 95,276 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

nearside rear lamp cover damaged

wear on nearside rear brake pads

Fail 12 May 2011 95,271 miles

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

corrosion on rear brake discs

nearside rear lamp cover damaged

wear on nearside rear brake pads

Fail 21 Apr 2010 90,753 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 90,753 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 87,882 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 87,882 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Air bag light on

Front pads 70-80% worn

N/S door mirrir cracked

N/S/F indicator lense craked

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

Slight brake judder to front

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,481 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 74,481 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

body damage to nearside and rear

nearside outer sill holed and split

Pass 13 Dec 2007 68,292 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 68,290 miles

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

Rear Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 58,779 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 58,777 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil on min

Pass 29 Nov 2005 43,455 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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FD52 VVA is a 2002 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 104,542 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 Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD52 VVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD52 VVA registered?

FD52 VVA is a 2002 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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