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X298 CLG

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,197 mi
Last recorded82,197 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX298 CLG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 82,197 miles

general underbody corrosion behind rear bumper (inner wings), rear axle beam, inner sills and radiator support

underbody has been undersealed around welded repairs to both rear inner wings and o/s/r chassis areas

Fail 3 Aug 2020 82,197 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

general underbody corrosion behind rear bumper (inner wings), rear axle beam, inner sills and radiator support

underbody has been undersealed around welded repairs to both rear inner wings and o/s/r chassis areas

Fail 27 Jul 2020 82,189 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch rotten holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by exhaust mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch rotten holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 74,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 74,302 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 69,733 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre - splitting - inner shoulder - nearside rear

Fail 21 Jul 2018 69,733 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre - splitting - inner shoulder - nearside rear

Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,029 miles

Obligatory mirror secured with tape - nearside

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre splitting - nearside rear

Fail 20 Jul 2017 64,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Obligatory mirror secured with tape - nearside

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre splitting - nearside rear

Wheel has resistance when rotating by hand - nearside front - possible repair or adjustment required to brake system

Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,061 miles

Front brake system requires possible repair or adjustment

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror secured with tape (8.1.2a)

Wheel has slight restriction when rotated by hand - nearside and offside front

Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,604 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 46,034 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 46,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,150 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,963 miles

engine management light illuminated on dash

Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,306 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge/side wall scrubbed

Fail 7 Mar 2011 23,120 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,120 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 13,523 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 13,448 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 13,448 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 12,596 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 11,423 miles

F/wipers worn and hard

Pass 25 Jan 2006 10,029 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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X298 CLG is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X298 CLG, 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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X298 CLG is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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