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SM51 AZJ

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,142 mi
Last recorded113,142 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 AZJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 113,142 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 113,140 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 98,719 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 98,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 87,904 miles

metal brake pipesfront exhaust.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 87,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

metal brake pipesfront exhaust.

Fail 22 Dec 2011 87,897 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2010 86,882 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 86,882 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise front number plate

Pass 1 Dec 2009 77,303 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 69,012 miles

exhaust heatsheild rattling

Fail 19 Dec 2007 62,213 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 62,213 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 53,719 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 44,502 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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SM51 AZJ is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM51 AZJ, 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 SM51 AZJ registered?

SM51 AZJ is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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