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X497 DNU

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,496 mi
Last recorded118,496 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 DNU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 118,496 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

wiper arm spindles worn

Pass 6 Feb 2013 113,150 miles

battery insecure

engine oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Feb 2013 113,150 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

battery insecure

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake back plate corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Feb 2012 106,279 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 99,684 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 99,497 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 90,495 miles

nsr tyrelow

underside rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2009 90,277 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 86,334 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 75,508 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 64,747 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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X497 DNU is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X497 DNU, 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 X497 DNU registered?

X497 DNU is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X497 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X497 DNU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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