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Y138 JFC

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,206 mi
Last recorded106,206 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2017 106,206 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing lower ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and disc is slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are slightly corroded and lipped (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak from oil filter and sump plug ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust flange joint corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 97,703 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Unable to test function of self leveling headlamp system

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2016 97,703 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Unable to test function of self leveling headlamp system

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 89,342 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2014 79,993 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 16 Mar 2013 72,665 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,276 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 62,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,454 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,253 miles

front number plate cracked

gearbox oil leak

nearside body sill damaged

nearside rear tyre perishing

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

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

condensation in offside headlamp unit

front auto-level headlamp beam setter dis-conected

Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,478 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both outer cv boots perishing

front registration plate cracked

fuel filter outlet hose slightly worn

headlight auto anti-dazzle system not working correctly

nearside body sill damaged

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 24 Mar 2009 48,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both outer cv boots perishing

front registration plate cracked

fuel filter outlet hose slightly worn

headlight auto anti-dazzle system not working correctly

nearside body sill damaged

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,734 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 33,698 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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Y138 JFC is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y138 JFC, 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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Y138 JFC is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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