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Y103 BBV

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,350 mi
Last recorded97,350 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY103 BBV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 97,350 miles

idle cuts out after few minutes

Fail 25 Jun 2012 97,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

idle cuts out after few minutes

Pass 10 Jun 2011 86,373 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 77,498 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 77,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 71,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 67,861 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 64,512 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 60,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 60,175 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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Y103 BBV is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 Y103 BBV, 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 Y103 BBV registered?

Y103 BBV is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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