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SL51 EFJ

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,218 mi
Last recorded85,218 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 EFJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,218 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 85,218 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 78,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 78,298 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2009 38,901 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 59,903 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 50,695 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 50,695 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 EFJ is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SL51 EFJ, 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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SL51 EFJ is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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