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X578 AFA

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,404 mi
Last recorded101,404 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX578 AFA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 101,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

e.m.l. on

near side front tyre cut in outer sidewall

windscreen wipers not parking

Fail 27 Jul 2012 101,366 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

e.m.l. on

near side front tyre cut in outer sidewall

windscreen wipers not parking

Pass 13 Jun 2011 96,106 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 96,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 27 Apr 2010 89,151 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 84,534 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 84,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2008 77,224 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 66,680 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 15 May 2006 64,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2006 64,202 miles

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

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

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

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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X578 AFA is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver 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 X578 AFA, 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 X578 AFA registered?

X578 AFA is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X578 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X578 AFA 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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