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OV51 BSU

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1767cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,948 mi
Last recorded61,948 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 BSU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,767cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 61,948 miles

previous welding repairs carried out

Fail 13 May 2019 61,947 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

previous welding repairs carried out

Pass 16 May 2018 61,408 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 61,407 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened [under steering gaiter] (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 60,842 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2017 60,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 60,106 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,185 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 57,579 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 57,532 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,894 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 55,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 54,443 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 52,734 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,808 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 50,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,979 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 46,843 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,764 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,873 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2005 31,465 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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OV51 BSU is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,767cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV51 BSU, 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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OV51 BSU is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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