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NL51 MDF

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,030 mi
Last recorded123,030 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 123,030 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 123,030 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 117,217 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 117,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 110,150 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 110,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 130,121 miles

OFFSIDE OUTER DRIVE SHAFT GATER SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING BUT NOT SPLIT

Pass 21 Nov 2012 96,909 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 90,075 miles

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

front exhaust heat sheild loose/insecure...

Fail 14 Nov 2011 90,075 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front exhaust heat sheild loose/insecure...

Fail 25 Nov 2010 82,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

off side rear tyre perrished

Pass 25 Nov 2010 82,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

off side rear tyre perrished

Fail 30 Nov 2009 74,891 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 74,891 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,424 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear and front discs have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,515 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,883 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 23,570 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 MDF is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDF, 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 NL51 MDF registered?

NL51 MDF is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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