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X261 FEF

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,422 mi
Last recorded64,422 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 FEF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,422 miles

Battery insecure

vehicle in poor rusty condition underneath /fuel tank straps corroded /front discs corroded and scored /cover missing of centre seat belt /

Fail 4 Oct 2010 64,422 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

vehicle in poor rusty condition underneath /fuel tank straps corroded /front discs corroded and scored /cover missing of centre seat belt /

Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,693 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 55,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag lamp flashes EML lamp stays on

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2007 45,608 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 40,440 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 40,349 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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X261 FEF is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X261 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X261 FEF registered?

X261 FEF is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X261 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X261 FEF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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