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SL51 DYV

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,342 mi
Last recorded94,342 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 DYV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 94,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front crossmember decayed

Fail 30 Aug 2011 94,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front crossmember decayed

Pass 19 Aug 2010 88,428 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust has a minor leak

exhaust mounting bracket fatigued secure at present

general underside corrosion and suspension component corrosion should be monitored

n/s front brake bind evident

n/s front wheel speed sensor retainer missing

rear hand brake caliper levers not fully returning to off position

front crossmember rotten

Fail 11 Aug 2010 88,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear hand brake caliper levers not fully returning to off position

front crossmember rotten

Pass 2 Sep 2009 79,618 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 79,618 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,737 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 71,737 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 64,094 miles

advise o/s/f n/s/f tyre tread depth just on 1.6mm advise to check

advise to check front and rear brake disc pads at next service

Fail 23 Aug 2007 64,086 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

advise to check front and rear brake disc pads at next service

advise tyre tread depth just on 1.6mm o/s/f n/s/f advise to check

advise wear out with 3/4 tread breadth o/s/f n/s/f tyre advise to check

Pass 23 Aug 2006 57,673 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 50,921 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 50,921 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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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SL51 DYV is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey 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 SL51 DYV, 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 SL51 DYV registered?

SL51 DYV is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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