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GU51 XCM

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,312 mi
Last recorded175,312 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XCM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 175,312 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 12 Nov 2014 172,455 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing low

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

Fail 4 Nov 2014 172,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing low

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 30 Oct 2013 166,951 miles

both front wipers poor

n/s/f tyre worn to limits on both edges

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 162,080 miles

front and rear disc and pads worn, replacement soon

Pass 8 Nov 2011 156,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

handbrake has high travel

o/s wiper blade in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play in n/s of steering

Pass 11 Nov 2010 146,633 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 148,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

advise n/s/r lamp unit cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2009 135,450 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 135,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 13 Oct 2008 126,404 miles

1 no. plate lamp dim

parking brake could do with adjusting

rear lens broken

Fail 13 Oct 2008 126,404 miles

1 no. plate lamp dim

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

parking brake could do with adjusting

rear lens broken

Fail 5 Oct 2007 110,698 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s front fog lamp broken

parking brake lever near end of working travel

Pass 5 Oct 2007 110,698 miles

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

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

n/s front fog lamp broken

parking brake lever near end of working travel

Pass 7 Oct 2006 91,079 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 91,077 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XCM is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

GU51 XCM is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 October 2001.

Is GU51 XCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 XCM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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