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OY51 KNJ

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1767cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,904 mi
Last recorded134,904 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 KNJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,767cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2012 134,904 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 134,904 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 126,661 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 126,661 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 116,003 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 116,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S N/S REAR DISC SCORED INSIDE

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 102,386 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

damaged to n/s/f tyre side wall

recommend set front wiper blades (worn)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 102,386 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

damaged to n/s/f tyre side wall

recommend set front wiper blades (worn)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 88,935 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 88,867 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 67,760 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 67,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 57,105 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 57,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 46,598 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 46,598 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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 KNJ is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,767cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KNJ, 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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OY51 KNJ is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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