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Y179 KBW

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,969 mi
Last recorded159,969 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 159,969 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 151,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 145,848 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 135,165 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 122,175 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 122,175 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 109,541 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,838 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 82,820 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 69,833 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 69,833 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,669 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,667 miles

All four tyre's showing early sign's of perishing on outer tyre walls

Pass 13 Feb 2006 38,836 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 38,801 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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Y179 KBW is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y179 KBW, 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 Y179 KBW registered?

Y179 KBW is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y179 KBW safe to buy?

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