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Y166 AEO

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,001 mi
Last recorded120,001 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 AEO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 120,001 miles

full floor area light corrosion

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

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

near side and off side inner and outewr sills light corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2011 118,798 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 118,798 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 117,204 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 111,036 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 111,036 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front heat shield insicure

Pass 16 Dec 2008 101,479 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 89,294 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 89,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 76,252 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 60,045 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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Y166 AEO is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y166 AEO, 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 Y166 AEO registered?

Y166 AEO is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 13 April 2001.

Is Y166 AEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y166 AEO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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