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Y168 XSM

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,129 mi
Last recorded12,129 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 XSM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,129 miles

Front crossmember getting thin with corrosion. Slight wear in offside constant velocity joint

Fail 26 Jun 2008 12,118 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front crossmember getting thin with corrosion. Slight wear in offside constant velocity joint

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 3,783 miles

Nearside front tyre at 2mm, offside front tyre at 3mm. Nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 3,783 miles

Nearside front tyre at 2mm, offside front tyre at 3mm. Nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 41,227 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 41,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside abs ring on cv joint split

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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Y168 XSM is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y168 XSM, 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 Y168 XSM registered?

Y168 XSM is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y168 XSM safe to buy?

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