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NL51 EKX

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,854 mi
Last recorded113,854 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 EKX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 113,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside door mirror cover insecure

nearside front and rear headlamp leveling linkages broken

nearside front tyre bald on outer shoulder

offside front tyre light damage on inner sidewall,signs that tyre has been run flat

Fail 22 Dec 2011 113,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside door mirror cover insecure

nearside front and rear headlamp leveling linkages broken

nearside front tyre bald on outer shoulder

offside front tyre light damage on inner sidewall,signs that tyre has been run flat

Pass 22 Nov 2010 99,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bracket on front exhaust broken

light corrosion on both front brake discs

light play in offside front upper suspension arm

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 22 Nov 2010 99,625 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bracket on front exhaust broken

crack in middle exhaust

light corrosion on both front brake discs

light play in offside front upper suspension arm

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 5 Dec 2009 88,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside door mirror cover insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2009 88,505 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

front brake pads appear low

heat shield over front exhaust insecure

nearside door mirror cover insecure

offside front tyre 2mm on inner tread and bald on inner shoulder

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Dec 2008 76,901 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 67,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2006 55,775 miles

nearside door mirror cover insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2006 55,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside front door mirror cover insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2005 39,620 miles

nsf tyre cut in sidewall reaching the cords,but less than 25mm in lengh

osf tyre worn on inner and outer shoulder

plastic shroud on ns door mirror insecure

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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NL51 EKX is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NL51 EKX, 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 NL51 EKX registered?

NL51 EKX is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is NL51 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL51 EKX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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