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Y162 LFB

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,722 mi
Last recorded124,722 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 LFB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 124,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 124,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

battery insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2011 110,295 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 110,290 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 92,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 76,804 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 74,821 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 64,726 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 55,926 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 55,926 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion on front and rear discs

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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Y162 LFB is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y162 LFB, 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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Y162 LFB is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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