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ML51 HFY

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,824 mi
Last recorded152,824 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 HFY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 152,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

osf tyre inner edge worn

Fail 28 Feb 2014 152,818 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

osf tyre inner edge worn

Pass 19 Feb 2013 146,712 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 136,744 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 136,485 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

battary insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2011 127,547 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 119,030 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 112,869 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 112,869 miles

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

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 102,380 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 102,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 88,254 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 88,254 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 73,786 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split † †all 4 brake discs worn/corroded

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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ML51 HFY is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ML51 HFY, 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 ML51 HFY registered?

ML51 HFY is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is ML51 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML51 HFY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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