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PY51 DNU

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,804 mi
Last recorded94,804 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 DNU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 94,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Sep 2014 89,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2014 89,209 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,367 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 77,240 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 77,240 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 71,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,700 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 64,751 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 64,751 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 59,029 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 53,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing down outer tread area

Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,230 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 47,915 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,482 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 41,482 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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PY51 DNU is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PY51 DNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY51 DNU registered?

PY51 DNU is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is PY51 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY51 DNU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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