CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG51 FAF

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,020 mi
Last recorded65,020 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 FAF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,020 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 65,020 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 61,741 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 61,741 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,604 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 56,929 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 56,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs rusty and pads low.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 53,338 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly bald on outer edge.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 48,282 miles

Slight brake binding nearside rear.

Fail 29 Dec 2010 48,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight brake binding nearside rear.

Pass 31 Dec 2009 43,502 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 43,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

spare tyre is flat and unservicable

Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,346 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,616 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,541 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 25,761 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
Full Nissan Primera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FG51 FAF is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FAF, 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 FG51 FAF?

You can check the full history of FG51 FAF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG51 FAF registered?

FG51 FAF is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is FG51 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 FAF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG51 FAF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG51 FAF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.