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BT51 LRE

2002 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,819 mi
Last recorded100,819 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Nissan Primera71,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 LRE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 100,819 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion under vehicle and all suspension components

Fail 8 Nov 2019 100,819 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion under vehicle and all suspension components

Pass 26 Nov 2018 97,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 97,979 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 94,484 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 90,079 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front lenses opaque (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished/cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 90,079 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front lenses opaque (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished/cracking

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 90,079 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pipe to steering rack (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front lenses opaque (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished/cracking

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2015 85,522 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 85,522 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 85,522 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 81,374 miles

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

nearside rear tyre spliting

Pass 9 Aug 2013 76,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch requires attention

Fail 29 Jul 2013 76,373 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

clutch requires attention

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,962 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,605 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,340 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 64,333 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 58,971 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 54,300 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 47,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 42,380 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 36,766 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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BT51 LRE is a 2002 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 71,023 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 BT51 LRE, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT51 LRE is a 2002 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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