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GU02 DXE

2002 Nissan Primera

Gold Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

138,503 mi
Last recorded138,503 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Nissan Primera71,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 DXE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 138,503 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 138,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 134,661 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2013

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 126,104 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 54,008 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 54,008 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 107,023 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 107,023 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 101,785 miles

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/f shocker damp

all brake discs corroding

front brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Oct 2008 101,785 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs corroding

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 6 Dec 2007 96,444 miles

High level stop light not working

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

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

Rear brake imbalance

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 3 Dec 2007 96,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

High level stop light not working

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

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

Rear brake imbalance

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Jul 2006 69,467 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 64,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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GU02 DXE is a 2002 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 71,023 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 GU02 DXE, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU02 DXE registered?

GU02 DXE is a 2002 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is GU02 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU02 DXE shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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