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NJ51 FRL

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,464 mi
Last recorded169,464 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 FRL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 169,464 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 166,085 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 148,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 128,533 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 115,356 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 115,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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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NJ51 FRL is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ51 FRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ51 FRL registered?

NJ51 FRL is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is NJ51 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ51 FRL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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