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X553 GEF

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,303 mi
Last recorded148,303 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 GEF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 148,303 miles

Oil leak

engine management and air bag warning lights ON rot starting around edges of front wheel arches.general under body condition poor .small holes at front ends of outer sill panels

Fail 14 Dec 2010 143,992 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 143,992 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 126,907 miles

WIPER LINKAGE BADLY WORN

Fail 16 Dec 2009 126,906 miles

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

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

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

WIPER LINKAGE BADLY WORN

Pass 8 Jan 2009 109,574 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 109,574 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 92,768 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 92,768 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 78,067 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper linkage wearing

Pass 9 Jan 2006 63,888 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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X553 GEF is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X553 GEF, 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 X553 GEF registered?

X553 GEF is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is X553 GEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X553 GEF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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