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OY51 KGJ

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,004 mi
Last recorded140,004 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 KGJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 140,004 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 140,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 135,928 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 130,993 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 126,453 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 126,453 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 121,829 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 121,829 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 117,874 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 117,874 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 113,672 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 113,672 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2019 107,344 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 107,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 99,364 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 91,591 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 91,589 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,098 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 85,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 77,973 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 77,973 miles

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,235 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 62,147 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 62,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 52,915 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,325 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,571 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,268 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 28,343 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,811 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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OY51 KGJ is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 OY51 KGJ, 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 OY51 KGJ registered?

OY51 KGJ is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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