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VN51 TFY

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,383 mi
Last recorded133,383 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 TFY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 133,383 miles

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

Lower radiator mount corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 125,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 116,918 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 116,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 109,441 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 101,125 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill guards and splash guards fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Fail 16 Oct 2009 101,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

sill guards and splash guards fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Fail 18 Oct 2008 88,280 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTING

Rear bumper insecure

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

engine oil on minimum level

Pass 18 Oct 2008 88,280 miles

Battery insecure

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

PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTING

Rear bumper insecure

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

engine oil on minimum level

Fail 13 Oct 2007 74,693 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 74,693 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2006 61,616 miles

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

REAR BUMPER LOOSE

Fail 7 Oct 2006 61,616 miles

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

REAR BUMPER LOOSE

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 50,007 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 TFY is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 TFY, 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 VN51 TFY registered?

VN51 TFY is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is VN51 TFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN51 TFY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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