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PO51 RFK

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,709 mi
Last recorded84,709 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 RFK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,709 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 81,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 81,779 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 77,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 77,933 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 72,775 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 64,724 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 64,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 57,236 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 57,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 45,939 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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PO51 RFK is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PO51 RFK, 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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PO51 RFK is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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