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SM51 KVC

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,797 mi
Last recorded74,797 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 KVC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 74,797 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 74,797 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill behind plastic sideskirts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Severe creaking at OSF - adv further inspection

vehicle generally covered in rust

Pass 27 Oct 2016 73,617 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 70,511 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 67,283 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Dec 2013 63,869 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2012 60,880 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 60,878 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 57,510 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,063 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 53,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,702 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,163 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,021 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,914 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 29,799 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 KVC is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVC, 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 KVC registered?

SM51 KVC is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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