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Y152 VGC

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

49,465 mi
Last recorded49,465 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 VGC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 49,465 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2024 48,937 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2023 48,624 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2022 48,156 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 47,796 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 47,402 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 47,398 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 46,712 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 45,611 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,630 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 43,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,558 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 41,134 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,870 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,365 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,856 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,802 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 31,052 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,406 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,544 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 18,865 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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Y152 VGC is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y152 VGC, 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 Y152 VGC registered?

Y152 VGC is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y152 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y152 VGC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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