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WJ51 OBW

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,930 mi
Last recorded114,930 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 OBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 114,930 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2014 114,930 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 111,920 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 111,904 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 109,886 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE EXCESSIVLY CORRODED

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 109,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE EXCESSIVLY CORRODED

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 104,878 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 104,877 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 102,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

All brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2009 85,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs slightly corroded on inner face

Fail 30 Nov 2009 85,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Nov 2008 73,090 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 65,846 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 55,167 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 44,185 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 44,184 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear 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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WJ51 OBW is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WJ51 OBW, 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 WJ51 OBW registered?

WJ51 OBW is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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