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X197 OBE

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,733 mi
Last recorded103,733 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 OBE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 103,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.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)

accident damage to o/s front

Fail 29 May 2012 103,731 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.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)

accident damage to o/s front

Pass 15 Jun 2011 98,945 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 98,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 91,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2009 85,711 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front wing damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2009 85,704 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front wing damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2008 74,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front brake pads slightly worn

offside front wing and bumper damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2007 56,665 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 50,224 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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X197 OBE is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X197 OBE, 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 X197 OBE registered?

X197 OBE is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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