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FE51 FZS

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,232 mi
Last recorded112,232 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 FZS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 112,232 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 107,358 miles

D/S/F TYRE 2mm IN PLACES

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN PLACES

CHASSIS CORRODED INPLACES

AIR CON RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT LOWER RADIATOR PANEL CORRODED IN PLACES

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE SUMP AREA

SUSPENSION CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 4 Oct 2010 101,230 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 101,230 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2009 96,559 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 96,532 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 88,235 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Slight corrosion front crossmember, rear suspension mounting areas and rear inner sills.

Slight wear front and rear brake discs.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 76,951 miles

slight corrosion in front crossmember & rear suspension mounting areas.

Fail 17 Sep 2007 76,951 miles

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

slight corrosion in front crossmember & rear suspension mounting areas.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 65,521 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 57,529 miles

O/S/F tyre at 2mm. Slight wear in front & rear brake discs.

Fail 9 Sep 2005 57,529 miles

O/S/F tyre at 2mm. Slight wear in front & rear brake discs.

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

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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FE51 FZS is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver 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 FE51 FZS, 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 FE51 FZS?

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What year was FE51 FZS registered?

FE51 FZS is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is FE51 FZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 FZS 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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