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FX51 MLB

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,643 mi
Last recorded97,643 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 MLB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 97,643 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 97,643 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 93,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner quarter panel corroded and holed

Offside Front wing is corroded

Rear bumper loose

Fail 13 Aug 2015 93,702 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner quarter panel corroded and holed

Offside Front wing is corroded

Rear bumper loose

Pass 2 Aug 2014 79,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2014 79,351 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,675 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 58,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 51,674 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,349 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 45,347 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all brake disc worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,952 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,788 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear axle electronic ride height sensor? lever ball and socket joint corroded and detached from connecting rod

Fail 24 Sep 2008 39,788 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads getting low

rear axle electronic ride height sensor? lever ball and socket joint corroded and detached from connecting rod

Pass 4 Oct 2007 37,082 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

electronic ride sensor control linkage on rear axle faulty ( one end detached the other end seized )

Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,668 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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FX51 MLB is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver 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 FX51 MLB, 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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FX51 MLB is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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