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GU51 TMX

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,196 mi
Last recorded147,196 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 TMX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 147,196 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE.INNER WINGS ETC

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODING ,SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

PARKING BRAKE LEVER NEARING THE END OF ITS TRAVEL

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

WEAR IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

Fail 23 Jan 2017 147,196 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases OFF SIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW AND PERISHING (7.1.2)

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE.INNER WINGS ETC

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODING ,SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

PARKING BRAKE LEVER NEARING THE END OF ITS TRAVEL

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

WEAR IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

Pass 27 Jan 2016 138,137 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 26 Jan 2016 138,137 miles

Emissions not tested unable to insert probe (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken away (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Feb 2015 128,877 miles

front brake pads low.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 128,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads low.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 120,173 miles

MISTING OF OIL ON POWER STEERING HOSE.

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT BROKEN

WEAR IN FRONT ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK BALL JOINTS.

WEAR IN TOP FRONT BALL JOINTS AND LINK ARMS.

Fail 5 Feb 2014 120,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

MISTING OF OIL ON POWER STEERING HOSE.

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT BROKEN

WEAR IN FRONT ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK BALL JOINTS.

WEAR IN TOP FRONT BALL JOINTS AND LINK ARMS.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 110,348 miles

badly fitted exhaust, hanging low.

corrosion to rear underside.

general wear in ball joints and bushes throughout.

rear bumper support irons corroded,insecure.

slight leak from c/v gaitors

Pass 6 Feb 2012 100,450 miles

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

battery insecure

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front number plate deteriated

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 3 Feb 2012 100,450 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front number plate deteriated

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 7 Feb 2011 90,580 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 90,580 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 78,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres low

Fail 4 Nov 2009 78,937 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2008 61,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Oct 2008 67,707 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 29 Sep 2007 54,786 miles

ALL TYRES ARE ON LIMITS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION (INNER SURFACE)

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 3 Oct 2006 44,755 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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GU51 TMX is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TMX, 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 GU51 TMX registered?

GU51 TMX is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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