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AR51 AVZ

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,792 mi
Last recorded171,792 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 AVZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2017 171,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan and seal end (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 156,734 miles

oil leaks

Fail 20 Jul 2016 156,734 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 7 Jul 2015 149,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front lower cross member corroded

plastic body sills fitted prevent a full inspection of vehicles prescribed areas

Fail 7 Jul 2015 149,350 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front lower cross member corroded

plastic body sills fitted prevent a full inspection of vehicles prescribed areas

Pass 4 Jul 2014 144,579 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 28 Jun 2013 137,555 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 132,555 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted no visible rust......Rust to inner sills, front x member. pans and general underside

Fail 28 Jun 2013 132,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

plastic sill covers fitted no visible rust......Rust to inner sills, front x member. pans and general underside

Pass 23 Jul 2012 130,288 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 119,870 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 119,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 109,260 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 109,054 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 97,059 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 83,540 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 71,236 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 62,363 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 54,917 miles

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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AR51 AVZ is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AR51 AVZ, 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 AR51 AVZ registered?

AR51 AVZ is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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