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VK51 VKT

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,088 mi
Last recorded92,088 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 VKT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 92,088 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 92,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 87,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 84,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 79,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,119 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 70,551 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Both front wiperblades split but clear the screen

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,965 miles

slight binding of the offside drivers wheel

Fail 24 Aug 2012 65,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight binding of the offside drivers wheel

Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,087 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,202 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,591 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both back tyres perished

lanbda emissions near upper limit

suspect broken ABS ring

Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,043 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,819 miles

long parkbrake lever travel

Fail 25 Aug 2007 48,819 miles

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

front brake pads appear well worn

long parkbrake lever travel

o/s/f tyre well worn

o/s/r brake pads well worn

Pass 23 Oct 2006 42,489 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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VK51 VKT is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VK51 VKT, 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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VK51 VKT is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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