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FE51 GNU

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,549 mi
Last recorded87,549 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 87,549 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 74,245 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front cross member under car at radiator and secondary engine mounts corroding

no hand brake lock ups on rear wheels

slight exhaust nlow at flexpipe and heat shields looses at flex pipe

suspension arms front and h frame rears suspension arms all corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2012 74,245 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front cross member under car at radiator and secondary engine mounts corroding

no hand brake lock ups on rear wheels

slight exhaust nlow at flexpipe and heat shields looses at flex pipe

suspension arms front and h frame rears suspension arms all corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Panel Rusted

O.S.R Tyre Slightly Cracked On Sidewall

Oil Sump Pourous

Rear Jacking Points Rusted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,022 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,856 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 46,856 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper not clearing screen effectively

Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,249 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 42,249 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,375 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 36,372 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,137 miles

nearside door mirror temp repaired

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

Is FE51 GNU safe to buy?

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