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X253 FNA

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,909 mi
Last recorded93,909 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 FNA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 93,909 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

front no plate slightly cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2010 93,907 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

front no plate slightly cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2008 78,589 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 78,588 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 58,499 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 42,418 miles

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

Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 42,418 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,826 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 29,998 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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X253 FNA is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red 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 X253 FNA, 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 X253 FNA registered?

X253 FNA is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X253 FNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X253 FNA 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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