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NV51 BNL

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,530 mi
Last recorded116,530 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 BNL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 116,530 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 116,525 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 101,714 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 89,919 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 89,910 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 86,944 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 81,600 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 81,522 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre badly worn on outside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2007 75,857 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 71,084 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 63,670 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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NV51 BNL is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NV51 BNL, 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 NV51 BNL registered?

NV51 BNL is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 October 2001.

Is NV51 BNL safe to buy?

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