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NL51 ETF

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,905 mi
Last recorded45,905 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 ETF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 45,905 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 44,226 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 43,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 43,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 42,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 42,769 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 42,517 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 41,921 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 41,920 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 40,902 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 40,900 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 39,766 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,801 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 34,751 miles

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Pass 25 Nov 2013 32,428 miles

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Pass 22 Nov 2012 30,577 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 28,150 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 26,266 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,480 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 22,091 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 21,023 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 18,935 miles

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 ETF is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ETF, 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 ETF registered?

NL51 ETF is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is NL51 ETF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL51 ETF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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