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VN51 UYJ

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,321 mi
Last recorded123,321 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 UYJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2010 123,321 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 123,321 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2009 110,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 110,491 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 95,769 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 95,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 82,730 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 82,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 67,142 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 53,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 53,695 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)

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 UYJ is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UYJ, 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

How do I check the history of VN51 UYJ?

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What year was VN51 UYJ registered?

VN51 UYJ is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is VN51 UYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN51 UYJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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