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YL51 FPX

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

213,712 mi
Last recorded213,712 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 FPX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2016 213,712 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 197,069 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 197,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 180,043 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 168,146 miles

Off side rear lower bumper mount holed and corroded

Underside of the vehcile is rusty in places

Fail 25 Nov 2013 168,054 miles

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

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

Off side rear lower bumper mount holed and corroded

Underside of the vehcile is rusty in places

Pass 26 Nov 2012 161,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front x-member corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2012 161,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front x-member corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2012 161,250 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

nearside mirror slight damage

Fail 18 Nov 2011 156,641 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front cross member holed and very weak with corrosion around radiator and front engine mounting

front flexi brake hose getting perished and split

offside rear brake pipe getting corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 156,641 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front cross member holed and very weak with corrosion around radiator and front engine mounting

front flexi brake hose getting perished and split

offside rear brake pipe getting corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 150,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front cross member holed with corrosion

front flexi brake hoses getting perished and split

nearside front tyre on legal limit on edges(attention very soon needed)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 140,954 miles

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

front flexi brake hose getting perished and split

windscreen damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2009 140,954 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front flexi brake hose getting perished and split

windscreen damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2008 128,102 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn low on edge

rear brake discs corroded and pitted(attention soon needed)

some damage to nearside rear lamp

some damage to windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2007 119,326 miles

Both front wiper blades split

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 112,267 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 112,267 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 90,608 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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YL51 FPX is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YL51 FPX, 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 YL51 FPX registered?

YL51 FPX is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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