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FD52 VVK

2002 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,021 mi
Last recorded157,021 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Nissan Primastar104,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 157,021 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security os and ns front jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 151,362 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 138,429 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 128,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 128,875 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 128,872 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 125,670 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 152,240 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 126,740 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 126,740 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 114,253 miles

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint./

Pass 26 Mar 2011 108,464 miles

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

drivers blind not holding in the upright position fully

nearside rear disc pads quite worn

offside rear tyre slightly under inflated

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Mar 2011 108,256 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

drivers blind not holding in the upright position fully

nearside rear disc pads quite worn

offside rear tyre slightly under inflated

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2010 100,052 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 100,052 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear brake back plate corroded to excess

slight play in colum fixing

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Mar 2009 89,149 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 89,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 80,723 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damadged nearside top corner

n/s/f indicator damaged, (repair made).

nearside blind spot mirror missing

nearside rear tyre low in pressure

offside wiper blade small tear (still wipes okay)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 80,723 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

front number plate damadged nearside top corner

nearside blind spot mirror missing

nearside rear tyre low in pressure

offside wiper blade small tear (still wipes okay)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 61,694 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,694 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 44,550 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 44,550 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 44,353 miles

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

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 VVK is a 2002 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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