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NL51 EPN

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,105 mi
Last recorded60,105 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 EPN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 60,105 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 60,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 58,086 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 56,061 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 53,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 53,810 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 52,361 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 51,541 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 51,248 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 51,248 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 50,566 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 50,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 49,002 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 49,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,228 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,434 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 47,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 46,574 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,574 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,790 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,191 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,203 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 44,203 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 43,416 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,504 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 27 Oct 2007 33,159 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,313 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 26 Oct 2005 24,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EPN is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NL51 EPN, 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 EPN registered?

NL51 EPN is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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