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X986 RUA

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,203 mi
Last recorded123,203 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX986 RUA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 123,203 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

welding repairs to rear of vehicle and to floors all appear ok but covererd in under body spray

Pass 12 Aug 2021 122,898 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 122,891 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 121,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 119,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 116,856 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 113,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2017 113,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 109,033 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 109,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 105,137 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 105,127 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear bumper insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2014 101,062 miles

both front wiper rubbers torn on edges

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013

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

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 6 Aug 2012 91,638 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 91,638 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 86,729 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 86,729 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 81,994 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 77,033 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 72,446 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 67,117 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 61,849 miles

o/s/f wiper rubber split on end

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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X986 RUA is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X986 RUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X986 RUA registered?

X986 RUA is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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