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FV51 DVA

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,498 mi
Last recorded62,498 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 DVA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,498 miles

rear discs poor and corred

Fail 9 Apr 2014 62,357 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs poor and corred

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,273 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 40,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front fog lights not working

o/s/f wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2012 40,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front fog lights not working

o/s/f wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,692 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate starting to deteriorate

slight blow on exhaust front flexy

Pass 18 Dec 2009 35,502 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 33,020 miles

Front lower panel starting to corrode

Front number plate starting to fade

N/s/r bumper corner sticking out slightly

N/s/r outer light cover broken

Unable to check sills properly due to plastic covers

Fail 9 Jan 2009 32,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front lower panel starting to corrode

Front number plate starting to fade

N/s/r bumper corner sticking out slightly

N/s/r outer light cover broken

Unable to check sills properly due to plastic covers

Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,126 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 23,430 miles

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

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 13 Dec 2006 23,430 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f fog light not working

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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FV51 DVA 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 FV51 DVA, 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 FV51 DVA registered?

FV51 DVA is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is FV51 DVA safe to buy?

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