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LX51 YKC

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,477 mi
Last recorded120,477 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 YKC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,477 miles

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

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 23 Mar 2016 120,475 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 20 Apr 2015 115,618 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front crossmember corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 115,618 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

front crossmember corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 110,415 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine light on

exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

front cross-member slightly corroded

o/s number plate lamp lens loose

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2014 110,415 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine light on

exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

front cross-member slightly corroded

o/s number plate lamp lens loose

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2013 103,989 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 15 Apr 2013 103,988 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 24 Apr 2012 96,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

exhaust front flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2012 96,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

exhaust front flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2011 89,388 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

brakes sqealing/noisy in operation

offside front washer jets not hitting center of screen

Fail 23 Apr 2011 89,388 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

brakes sqealing/noisy in operation

offside front washer jets not hitting center of screen

Pass 29 Apr 2010 86,176 miles

n/s/f caliper partialy seized.

Fail 27 Apr 2010 86,173 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f caliper partialy seized.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 84,756 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 79,947 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 75,499 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 75,499 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 71,730 miles

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)

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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LX51 YKC is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc 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 LX51 YKC, 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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LX51 YKC is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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