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SA51 FXV

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,598 mi
Last recorded96,598 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 FXV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,598 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise exhaust hanging low

advise play at nearside front suspension swivel bearing

advise rear bumper loose

Fail 5 Mar 2012 96,593 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise exhaust hanging low

advise front brake imbalance near limit 22%

advise nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

advise play at nearside front suspension swivel bearing

advise rear bumper loose

Fail 23 Feb 2011 90,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise slight play at offside steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2011 90,644 miles

advise slight play at offside steering rack

Fail 4 Feb 2011 90,599 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise nearside front brake disc scored

Pass 15 Jan 2010 81,685 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 81,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 72,959 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 72,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 63,252 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 63,115 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 51,786 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 43,309 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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SA51 FXV is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SA51 FXV, 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 SA51 FXV registered?

SA51 FXV is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is SA51 FXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA51 FXV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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