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X246 FEF

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,307 mi
Last recorded75,307 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX246 FEF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 75,307 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 75,266 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 66,745 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 66,745 miles

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

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

Offside rear door not opening from inside and outside

Rear offside and nearside brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner tread area

rear nearside and offside brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 7 Dec 2009 60,197 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 60,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 52,508 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 45,796 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 38,976 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

crack in o/s/f abs ring

Pass 20 Dec 2005 32,926 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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X246 FEF is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X246 FEF, 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 X246 FEF registered?

X246 FEF is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X246 FEF safe to buy?

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