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MW51 GVO

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,835 mi
Last recorded155,835 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 GVO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 155,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust heatshields corroded and insecure

front and rear brake discs lipped

radiator support bushes missing

Fail 1 May 2015 155,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

front and rear brake discs lipped

radiator support bushes missing

Fail 24 Apr 2015 155,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front and rear brake discs lipped

radiator support bushes missing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 131,528 miles

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

radiator support bushes missing

rear discs corroded

rear wiper split

slight weep from steering rack

front discs heavily lipped

Fail 13 Mar 2014 131,528 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

radiator support bushes missing

rear discs corroded

rear wiper split

slight weep from steering rack

front discs heavily lipped

Fail 14 Dec 2012 107,295 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to the front cross member

slight damp around the power steering rack

surface corrosion to the underbody/chassis

wear to the front brake discs

Pass 14 Dec 2012 107,295 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)

corrosion to the front cross member

slight damp around the power steering rack

surface corrosion to the underbody/chassis

wear to the front brake discs

Pass 19 Dec 2011 98,589 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 98,589 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 90,226 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 82,310 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 82,310 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 72,410 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 61,591 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 61,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 50,418 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 38,042 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 38,042 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MW51 GVO is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MW51 GVO, 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 MW51 GVO registered?

MW51 GVO is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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