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NV51 GSY

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,655 mi
Last recorded98,655 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 GSY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2013 98,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 91,429 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 91,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2011 85,639 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 85,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 77,699 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 77,699 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

screen damaged A zone

Fail 28 Jan 2009 69,830 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

front brakes imbalance

Pass 28 Jan 2009 69,830 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective

front brakes imbalance

Pass 20 Dec 2007 63,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 54,588 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 44,775 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 GSY is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 NV51 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

NV51 GSY is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is NV51 GSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV51 GSY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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