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NL51 NEY

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,101 mi
Last recorded106,101 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 NEY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 106,101 miles

advise exhaust detrorated

chassis showing signs of corrosion

n/s and o/s sills corroded at front not prescibed area

Fail 20 Aug 2012 106,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise exhaust detrorated

chassis showing signs of corrosion

n/s and o/s sills corroded at front not prescibed area

Pass 15 Aug 2011 98,969 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 98,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 91,463 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 91,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR MAIN BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE STEERING RACK TIE ROD ENDS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHLY CORRODED

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Aug 2009 83,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine sump corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2009

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine sump corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2008 74,110 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 74,110 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 65,171 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 65,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 55,861 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 NEY is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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