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FG51 ENW

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,419 mi
Last recorded118,419 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 ENW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 118,419 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

all welding heavily undersealed

car floor pans ,suspension and subframes severley corroded

engine light on

exhaust corroded

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r

Fail 17 Oct 2014 118,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

car floor pans ,suspension and subframes severley corroded

exhaust corroded

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r

Pass 14 Oct 2013 112,838 miles

Both front lower suspension arms are corroded but not seriously weakened.

Engine drive belt is cracking.

Engine sump pan is corroded and leaking.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel tank support straps are corroding.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear subframe cross member is corroding but not seriously weakened.

Slight corrosion to rear strut top mounting plates.

rear axle stabiliser bar is corroding but not seriously weakened.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 112,720 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Both front lower suspension arms are corroded but not seriously weakened.

Engine drive belt is cracking.

Engine sump pan is corroded and leaking.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel tank support straps are corroding.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear subframe cross member is corroding but not seriously weakened.

Slight corrosion to rear strut top mounting plates.

rear axle stabiliser bar is corroding but not seriously weakened.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 109,672 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 109,672 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 106,829 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 106,729 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 101,400 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 101,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 93,240 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 93,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 81,183 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 81,183 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 65,827 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 65,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 53,798 miles

1) o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 24 Aug 2005 42,498 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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FG51 ENW is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FG51 ENW, 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 FG51 ENW registered?

FG51 ENW is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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