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Y131 VGD

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,173 mi
Last recorded94,173 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 VGD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 94,173 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 94,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 83,699 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler neck showing slight corrosion

handbrake travel excessive

n/s/r brake slight bind

unable to check rear brake pipes(grease applied)

windscreen wipers worn(still clearing screen)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 78,056 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2009 78,056 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

nearside front brake disc has surface corrosion

nearside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

offside front brake disc has surface corrosion

offside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2008 71,176 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 71,176 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front flexi pipe slight blowing/weak

rear metal brake pipes to flexis developing corrosion.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 63,643 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 55,590 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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Y131 VGD is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y131 VGD, 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 Y131 VGD registered?

Y131 VGD is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 13 May 2001.

Is Y131 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y131 VGD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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