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AK51 VYN

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,134 mi
Last recorded179,134 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 VYN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 179,134 miles

Vehicle freshly under sealed all brake pipes and suspension covered

Pass 22 Sep 2015 169,401 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 158,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in both steering rack bushes

Fail 25 Sep 2014 158,409 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in both steering rack bushes

Pass 26 Sep 2013 144,161 miles

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

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

Offside front outer sill is slightly corroded

Offside front tyre valve is slightly perished

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the outer sills

Pass 21 Sep 2012 128,316 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

brake pipes under vehicle have been undersealed

Fail 21 Sep 2012 128,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

brake pipes under vehicle have been undersealed

Pass 16 Sep 2011 110,571 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 93,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 76,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 76,634 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 68,513 miles

brake servo hose partially collapsed

Pass 26 Sep 2007 60,793 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 54,799 miles

slight bind both rear brakes

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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AK51 VYN is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 73,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK51 VYN, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK51 VYN registered?

AK51 VYN is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AK51 VYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 VYN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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