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Y166 HBR

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,541 mi
Last recorded104,541 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 HBR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 104,541 miles

exhaust corroding

oil leak

rear of front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2015 103,257 miles

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 30 Sep 2015 103,231 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

n/side front tyre worn low

n/side rear brake pipe corroded

nail in o/side rear tyre

rear brake discs corroded

underside corroded on floor pan and suspension components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 100,358 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 96,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2013 96,594 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2012 90,695 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 85,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 85,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 80,625 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 80,603 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 76,701 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 69,487 miles

OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE OPERATION JUST TO REQUIREMENTS

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 60,045 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 50,636 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 HBR is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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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Y166 HBR is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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