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Y172 MDN

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,532 mi
Last recorded117,532 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 MDN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 117,532 miles

engine oil leak

engine sump corroded

radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 100,507 miles

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

nearside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 98,099 miles

general corrosion underside

Fail 18 Mar 2013 98,098 miles

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

all 4 brake discs corroded

general corrosion underside

Pass 20 Mar 2012 94,087 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 94,087 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 89,545 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 89,545 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 84,495 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 84,495 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 77,993 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 77,995 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 72,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 72,392 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 67,310 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 64,197 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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Y172 MDN is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y172 MDN, 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 Y172 MDN registered?

Y172 MDN is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y172 MDN safe to buy?

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