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DY51 UTU

2001 Nissan Primera

Multi-colour Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,052 mi
Last recorded147,052 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 UTU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 147,052 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 147,052 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2012 135,339 miles

general corrosion to rear inner sills, chassis legs and floorpans

Fail 9 May 2012 135,339 miles

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

general corrosion to rear inner sills, chassis legs and floorpans

Pass 7 May 2011 121,568 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2010 108,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front cross member corrorded

front fog lights not working

Pass 9 May 2009 94,358 miles

front fog lights not working

Pass 10 May 2008 79,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 May 2008 79,185 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2007 64,556 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 64,556 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 48,887 miles

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

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

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

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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DY51 UTU is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Multi-colour with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DY51 UTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY51 UTU?

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What year was DY51 UTU registered?

DY51 UTU is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is DY51 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 UTU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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