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Y163 HBR

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,431 mi
Last recorded129,431 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 HBR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2013 129,431 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml light on

long hand brake travel

o/s/r reflecror damaged

o/s/r tyre close to limits

power steering fluid low

small hole n/s/f cv boot

Pass 10 Jul 2012 120,010 miles

eml light on

engine over heated on emmission test

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre on limits

o/s/r reflector damage

o/s/r shock damp

Fail 2 Apr 2012 119,777 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

eml light on air bag light on

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre close to limits

o/s/r reflector damage

Pass 17 Mar 2011 109,037 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 109,037 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 99,191 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 99,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 88,524 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 75,430 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 75,430 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 60,339 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 60,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,721 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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Y163 HBR 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 53.8%.

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 Y163 HBR, 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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Y163 HBR is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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