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MK51 YCF

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,760 mi
Last recorded132,760 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 YCF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2012 132,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

eml light on

front cross member o/s/front corroded

Oil leak

corrosion and holed both o/s/rear and n/s/rear mainly cosmetic in boot wells bottom and rear bumper mounts

exhaust system been bent and rubbing on body floor and tank strap mounting

Pass 4 Sep 2012 132,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

eml light on

front cross member o/s/front corroded

Oil leak

corrosion and holed both o/s/rear and n/s/rear mainly cosmetic in boot wells bottom and rear bumper mounts

exhaust system been bent and rubbing on body floor and tank strap mounting

Pass 5 Sep 2011 130,109 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 130,109 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 127,245 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 124,417 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 124,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 120,292 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 115,129 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 108,690 miles

front tyres wearing uneven

n/s reverse light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing uneven and very close to limits

Fail 16 Sep 2005 95,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 95,148 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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MK51 YCF is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK51 YCF, 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 MK51 YCF registered?

MK51 YCF is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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