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VX51 AFU

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,605 mi
Last recorded53,605 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 AFU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 53,605 miles

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

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

battery security

exhaust shield

n/s wiper

Fail 22 Oct 2014 53,605 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

battery security

exhaust shield

n/s wiper

Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,156 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing the windscreen.

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

The nearside rear brake has some restricted free movment.

The offside rear wheel bearing could not be tested.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 49,156 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing the windscreen.

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

The nearside rear brake has some restricted free movment.

The offside rear wheel bearing could not be tested.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,174 miles

battery insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2011 41,797 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 May 2010 32,551 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 32,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter badly cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,571 miles

front inner padfs 3/4 worn

rear indicators losing colour

Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,894 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,302 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,223 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 21,254 miles

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

front brakes inbalance 20% - maximum permissible 25%.

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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VX51 AFU is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX51 AFU, 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 VX51 AFU registered?

VX51 AFU is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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