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RV51 VYE

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,206 mi
Last recorded98,206 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 VYE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 98,206 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 97,841 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 97,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 97,669 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 97,669 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 97,451 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 96,922 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,802 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 95,802 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 93,488 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 93,488 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 90,304 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 90,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 828,895 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 828,895 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,381 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,083 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 69,924 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 69,924 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 62,967 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 56,631 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 44,700 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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RV51 VYE is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RV51 VYE, 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 RV51 VYE registered?

RV51 VYE is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is RV51 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 VYE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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