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BF51 MBX

2001 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,945 mi
Last recorded141,945 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 MBX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 141,945 miles

exhaust very rusty inplaces, front transverse chassis rusty and holed, engine oil leaks, nsr brake pads well worn.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 141,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust very rusty inplaces, front transverse chassis rusty and holed, engine oil leaks, nsr brake pads well worn.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 135,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

chipsto windscreen, plastic sill covers fitted, fr no plate delaminating,fr transverse cross member rusty and holed, exhaust very rusty in places.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 135,197 miles

chipsto windscreen, plastic sill covers fitted, fr no plate delaminating,fr transverse cross member rusty and holed, exhaust very rusty in places.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 128,038 miles

ACCEPTABLE WINDSCREEN CHIP ON N/S* WIPER CLEARANCE POOR* FRONT TYRES WORN* EVIDENCE OF HISTORICAL BRAKE BINDING*

UNDERBODY SHIELDS RESTRICT EXAMINATION* FRONT NO PLATE POOR BUT OK* UNDERBODY AND COMPONENTS RUSTED- INCLUDING INNER UNDER SILLS, FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, TANK STRAPS,FRONT CROSSMEMBER,ETC.*

Fail 11 Nov 2008 123,120 miles

ACCEPTABLE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN OUTSIDE ZONE A* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TICKET ISSUE*

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SHIELDS ON OUTER SILLS,UNDERBODY,ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION* OSR TYRE WORN AND PERISHED* UNDERBODY AND COMPONENTS HEAVILY RUSTED IN PLACES- INC FRONT CROSSMEMBER, INNER UNDER SILLS, FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS,ETC*

Pass 11 Nov 2008 123,120 miles

ACCEPTABLE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN OUTSIDE ZONE A* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TICKET ISSUE*

SHIELDS ON OUTER SILLS,UNDERBODY,ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION* OSR TYRE WORN AND PERISHED* UNDERBODY AND COMPONENTS HEAVILY RUSTED IN PLACES- INC FRONT CROSSMEMBER, INNER UNDER SILLS, FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS,ETC*

Pass 12 Nov 2007 116,594 miles

OSF TYRE WORN AND PERISHED* SHIELDS ON OUTER SILLS AND UNDERBODY, ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION* FRONT NO. PLATE DETERIORATING BUT OK* UNDERBODY AND STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTEDIN GENERAL* FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN*

Pass 14 Nov 2006 107,738 miles

BONNET CATCH STIFF - POSSIBLE SEIZURE OR INADVERTANT RELEASE* UNABLE TO EXAMINE INNER OR OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC SHIELDS* OIL LEAKS* AUXILLARY BELTS WORN* PAS PUMP NOISEY*

UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY RUSTED IN PLACES - INCLUDING REAR AXLE BEAM, FRONT LOWER WISHBONES, INNER UNDER SILLS ETC*WIPERS WORN* FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN* EXHAUST HEAVILY RUSRED* ALL ITEMS INSPECTED AND OK AT TIME OF TEST*

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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BF51 MBX is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF51 MBX, 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 BF51 MBX registered?

BF51 MBX is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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