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VU51 XDX

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,805 mi
Last recorded79,805 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 XDX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 79,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 79,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 75,275 miles

Lower front cross member slight corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2020 75,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower front cross member slight corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 70,917 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 70,917 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 56,201 miles

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 56,201 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 44,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 40,900 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 40,897 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 39,904 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 39,308 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 38,366 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,768 miles

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,537 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 35,534 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,136 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 33,534 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,619 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 30,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

light corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,660 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 23,063 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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VU51 XDX is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VU51 XDX, 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 VU51 XDX registered?

VU51 XDX is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is VU51 XDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 XDX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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