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GU51 VLG

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,809 mi
Last recorded68,809 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 VLG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,809 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 67,533 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres cracking

sill trims fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2013 67,521 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres cracking

sill trims fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,042 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 65,042 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,849 miles

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

rear discs badly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 58,179 miles

O/S/F & O/S/R Tyres starting to crack around side walls

Pass 6 Aug 2008 56,417 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2008 56,416 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,197 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 54,197 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 52,780 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 VLG is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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