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VU51 YYE

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,098 mi
Last recorded65,098 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 YYE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 65,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

n/s and o/s rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2011 65,032 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

n/s and o/s rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2010 60,048 miles

exhaust system fouling body

nearside front tyre wearing thin on edges

offside front tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,663 miles

grease loss n/s inner drive shaft boot

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2009 53,663 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

grease loss n/s inner drive shaft boot

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,937 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,400 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,733 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 40,733 miles

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

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

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 YYE is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VU51 YYE, 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 VU51 YYE?

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What year was VU51 YYE registered?

VU51 YYE is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is VU51 YYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 YYE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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