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PN51 KNS

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,864 mi
Last recorded117,864 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 KNS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 117,864 miles

Nearside Front tyre nailed

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wing by headlamp assembly has corrosion present

Pass 2 Oct 2014 112,831 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust getting corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 107,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 101,958 miles

both front tyres approaching wear indicators

exhaust system getting corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 93,035 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 93,035 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 90,916 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2010 90,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 86,805 miles

Corrosion to front lower cross member

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2009 86,805 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion to front lower cross member

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2008 82,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 82,828 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 74,792 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 74,760 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 66,683 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 66,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

N/S washer jet only half working

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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PN51 KNS is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PN51 KNS, 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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PN51 KNS is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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