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Y161 FNL

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,131 mi
Last recorded91,131 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 FNL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 91,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2013 91,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2012 84,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 84,242 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 76,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 67,276 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 67,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 58,868 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 53,387 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s wiper torn - clears screen ok

o/s wiper torn- clears screen ok

Pass 22 Jun 2007 44,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s door mirror damaged but secure

Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,356 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

side skirts fitted restricting viewing access to outer sills

Pass 24 Jun 2005 29,625 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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Y161 FNL is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y161 FNL, 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 Y161 FNL registered?

Y161 FNL is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y161 FNL safe to buy?

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