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VN51 TFA

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,540 mi
Last recorded140,540 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 TFA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 140,540 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 140,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 106,959 miles

front cross member has bodyfiller and covers, o/s and n/s front steering arm slight play at fixings

Fail 30 Aug 2011 105,569 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 99,769 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 92,278 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2009 92,278 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 85,707 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 85,707 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 77,334 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 67,621 miles

Removed obstruction from interior mirror to light switch

Pass 19 Nov 2005 56,258 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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VN51 TFA is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN51 TFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN51 TFA registered?

VN51 TFA is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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