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OY51 ZCU

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

81,101 mi
Last recorded81,101 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 ZCU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2015 81,101 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,082 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 76,078 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

offside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre with low pressure

Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,112 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 73,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,114 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 68,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 63,413 miles

o/s/r fog lamp lense damage but not showing white light

Pass 27 Aug 2010 58,996 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 58,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,785 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,553 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 47,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 43,122 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 43,122 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,692 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 38,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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 ZCU is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ZCU, 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 ZCU registered?

OY51 ZCU is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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