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MC51 CAM

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,144 mi
Last recorded91,144 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 CAM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2015 91,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 91,144 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 87,902 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 82,888 miles

offside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Fail 9 Nov 2013 82,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 1 Dec 2012 79,428 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface rust on both rear brake pipes

Fail 1 Dec 2012 79,428 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f wiper blade split

surface rust on both rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Dec 2011 74,939 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 69,995 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 69,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 65,267 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 65,267 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 60,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 60,141 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 54,597 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 49,664 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 49,664 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2005 44,972 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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MC51 CAM is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MC51 CAM, 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 MC51 CAM registered?

MC51 CAM is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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