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MT52 LLV

2002 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,916 mi
Last recorded83,916 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Primastar104,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 LLV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 83,916 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 83,912 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 83,885 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 83,879 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 83,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 83,649 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 83,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 83,172 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 80,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 80,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 78,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 76,484 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 76,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 73,795 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 73,795 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 70,840 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 70,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 66,682 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 62,539 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 62,539 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,106 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

Pass 3 Dec 2012 57,177 miles

n/s/r tyre has 2 screws in tread but does not appear to be leaking

spare tyre under inflated

Fail 22 Nov 2012 57,129 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise changing n/s handbrake cable also

n/s/r tyre has 2 screws in tread but does not appear to be leaking

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,886 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 53,872 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,231 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,010 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,655 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 40,655 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,091 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 38,091 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 31,311 miles

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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MT52 LLV is a 2002 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MT52 LLV, 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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MT52 LLV is a 2002 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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