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FN51 GFX

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,900 mi
Last recorded252,900 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 GFX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 252,900 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges and deteriorating

front lower crossmember excessive corrosion but not within a prescribed area and not affecting braking or steering

nearside front seatbelt stalk casing missing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 236,050 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f seat belt clasp cover missing

Fail 3 Sep 2010 236,050 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f seat belt clasp cover missing

Pass 8 Jul 2009 219,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre has slight damage on the sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2008 192,954 miles

both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 10 Jul 2008 192,954 miles

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

both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,989 miles

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

air leak from breather hose/inlet manifold

visual evidence of nearside front brake binding but not binding at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2007 14,989 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

air leak from breather hose/inlet manifold

visual evidence of nearside front brake binding but not binding at time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2005 108,190 miles

evidence of the nearside front brake binding/overheating though not binding at time of test

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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FN51 GFX is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FN51 GFX, 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 FN51 GFX?

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What year was FN51 GFX registered?

FN51 GFX is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is FN51 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 GFX shows 9 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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