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X776 MGA

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,737 mi
Last recorded112,737 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX776 MGA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 112,737 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front number plate has some paint on it but not likely to be misread

general corrosion around all suspension prescribed areas and floorpan

Fail 10 Dec 2013 112,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

front number plate has some paint on it but not likely to be misread

general corrosion around all suspension prescribed areas and floorpan

Fail 12 Dec 2012 108,876 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 108,876 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 98,462 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

rear brake disc's slightly scorred

slight brake bind from n/s/r and o/s/f

Fail 16 Nov 2011 98,347 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

rear brake disc's slightly scorred

slight brake bind from n/s/r and o/s/f

Pass 17 Nov 2010 86,224 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs have surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2009 86,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on offside front to rear b/pipe at rear and unable to acess properly. nsf tyre scrubb on outer and on 1.6mm

Pass 9 Jan 2008 82,835 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 82,835 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 67,221 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 67,126 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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X776 MGA is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X776 MGA, 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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X776 MGA is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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