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NK52 HKU

2002 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,907 mi
Last recorded77,907 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Nissan Primastar104,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK52 HKU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 77,907 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs, appears to have been stood. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 77,891 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs, appears to have been stood. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 75,852 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 75,841 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 161,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. may need further attention (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair may need further attention (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 161,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. may need further attention (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair may need further attention (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 154,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 28 Jun 2019 154,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect near side and off side (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 151,406 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 151,530 miles

Front brake discs rusted

Nearside Main brake pipe has slight rust

Nearside Rear Brake pipe has slight rust

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Offside Main brake pipe has slight rust

Offside Rear Brake pipe has slight rust

Rear brake discs rusted

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 150,250 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end

Fail 19 Oct 2015 150,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end

Pass 22 May 2014 148,651 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 May 2014 148,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 137,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 107,469 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted/corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front wiper not tested due to insufficient washer liquid will be tested at retest

Fail 2 Apr 2011 107,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Both rear brake discs pitted/corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front wiper not tested due to insufficient washer liquid will be tested at retest

Pass 10 Aug 2009 84,418 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 84,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 70,530 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 54,758 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 54,758 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 47,292 miles

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

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

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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NK52 HKU is a 2002 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NK52 HKU, 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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NK52 HKU is a 2002 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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