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RV51 YGU

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,654 mi
Last recorded112,654 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 YGU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2017 112,654 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill corroded and holed within 30cm (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Plastic sill covers fitted covering most of the sills

Rear tyres both wearing inner edges

Vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 100,260 miles

Offside outer sill has plastic covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2016 100,252 miles

Emissions not tested due to rear exhaust holed (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and has plastic cover fitted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside outer sill has plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,041 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills has plastic covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2015 88,016 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint at pump (2.3.3b)

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

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement corroded and hole (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s outer sills has plastic covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 75,967 miles

front cross member undewr the radiator is corroded and holed

Fail 5 Sep 2014 75,967 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front cross member undewr the radiator is corroded and holed

Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,027 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Aug 2012 65,069 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Aug 2011 62,321 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 60,287 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,245 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 57,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,458 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,724 miles

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

Oil leak

auxillary belt deteriorating

brake pipes corroding

rear brake discs and pads worn low

tyres worn low

Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,851 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 37,910 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 37,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

parking brake travel becoming excessive

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 YGU is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RV51 YGU, 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 RV51 YGU registered?

RV51 YGU is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is RV51 YGU safe to buy?

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