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X496 FLK

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,277 mi
Last recorded131,277 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX496 FLK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 131,277 miles

Air bag warning light on

Brake pedal feels a little soft and creeps slightly but not to the floor

Fail 26 Feb 2009 130,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Air bag warning light on

Brake pedal feels a little soft and creeps slightly but not to the floor

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 117,797 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 117,797 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 101,652 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 101,536 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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X496 FLK is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X496 FLK, 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 X496 FLK registered?

X496 FLK is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X496 FLK safe to buy?

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