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RA51 SGU

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,417 mi
Last recorded73,417 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 SGU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 73,417 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

n/s/r lamp unit cracked

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

wiper linkage spindle broken/worn

Fail 15 Jan 2014 73,417 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

general underside corrosion

n/s/r lamp unit cracked

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

wiper linkage spindle broken/worn

Pass 18 Jan 2013 65,963 miles

all suspension bushes detriorated

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

o/s front tyre on wear bands

wiper linkage worn

Fail 18 Jan 2013 65,962 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all suspension bushes detriorated

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

o/s front tyre on wear bands

wiper linkage worn

Pass 18 Jan 2012 58,652 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

all brake discs slightly worn

all suspension bushes perished

exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust covers detiorted

Fail 18 Jan 2012 58,652 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

all brake discs slightly worn

all suspension bushes perished

exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust covers detiorted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 52,485 miles

Rear bumper insecure

front brake discs corroded and worn

front cross member heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre on wear bands

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,057 miles

areas of underside becoming weak with corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2009 39,803 miles

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in steering rack ball ends

Fail 9 Jan 2009 39,803 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in steering rack ball ends

Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,847 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 28,160 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 22,623 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f wiper blade smearing screen slightly

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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RA51 SGU is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RA51 SGU, 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 RA51 SGU registered?

RA51 SGU is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is RA51 SGU safe to buy?

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