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FV51 FMX

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,670 mi
Last recorded69,670 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,670 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 69,341 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor , inner sill and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor , inner sill and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe corroded both sides (front and back ) (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear valance and rear inner wheel arches both sides (6.6.6)

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front lower suspension arms (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear panard rod (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system heavy corroded , slight blow at front

vehicle body , chassis and suspension heavy surface corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2015 64,218 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

heavy surface corrosion on body , suspension and chassis

long hand brake travel

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 3 Dec 2014 59,497 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

body , chassis and suspension heavy surface corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 59,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

body , chassis and suspension heavy surface corroded

slight bind on both front brakes

Pass 6 Dec 2013 56,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 56,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,496 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 54,496 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 52,586 miles

body and chassis surface corroded

both front and rear dics surface corroded

fuel filler pipe surface corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 50,366 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 45,572 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 45,572 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 39,610 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 36,818 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 32,853 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 29,748 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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FV51 FMX is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV51 FMX, 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 FV51 FMX registered?

FV51 FMX is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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