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OY51 RCV

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,437 mi
Last recorded157,437 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 RCV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 157,437 miles

Engine Management Lamp is on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear tyre is low on pressure

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 153,701 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 153,668 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2013 148,350 miles

both closing sills ciorroded

fuel and brake pipes covered by plastic trim

Pass 21 Apr 2012 143,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

dampness around steering rack

rear inner sills corroded

rear pads wearing low

sill covers fitted

slight bind nearside front and nearside rear wheels

Pass 20 Apr 2011 139,062 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 133,959 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,539 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 110,046 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 110,046 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 97,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 97,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 87,621 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 RCV is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OY51 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

OY51 RCV is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is OY51 RCV safe to buy?

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