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GU51 SBX

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,303 mi
Last recorded98,303 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 SBX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 98,303 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 98,303 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,682 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear outer sills

cut in nearside front tyre tread

Fail 3 Mar 2016 96,679 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear outer sills

cut in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 27 Nov 2014 96,219 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to rear inner sills/chassis rails

nearside front tyre perished and has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 21 Nov 2014 96,209 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to both rear inner chassis rails

Damage to nearside front tyre outer wall and perished

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 95,597 miles

brake discs in poor condition

Fail 25 Nov 2013 95,597 miles

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

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

brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2013 93,482 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 93,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 89,258 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 89,258 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

spare wheel fitted to o/s/r

Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,694 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 75,819 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 57,819 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 47,604 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,165 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 47,165 miles

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

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

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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GU51 SBX is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GU51 SBX, 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 GU51 SBX registered?

GU51 SBX is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GU51 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 SBX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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