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FL51 XEF

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,530 mi
Last recorded127,530 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XEF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2012 127,530 miles

Advise slight drag from nsf, osf & osr brakes

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 127,530 miles

Advise slight drag from nsf, osf & osr brakes

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 124,849 miles

Advise both front brakes draging

Advise plastic sill covers present at time of test

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 124,849 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise both front brakes draging

Advise plastic sill covers present at time of test

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 120,195 miles

Advise condition of ns wiper blade

Advise plastic sill covers present at time of test

Fail 1 Nov 2010 120,195 miles

Advise condition of ns wiper blade

Advise plastic sill covers present at time of test

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 118,491 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 118,481 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 116,307 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 116,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside 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)

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 110,099 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 100,207 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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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FL51 XEF 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 58.3%.

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 FL51 XEF, 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

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What year was FL51 XEF registered?

FL51 XEF is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is FL51 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 XEF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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