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Y179 XJF

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,032 mi
Last recorded93,032 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 93,032 miles

front brake disc's corroded inner face

rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 93,032 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

front brake disc's corroded inner face

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 88,867 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 88,847 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Aug 2013 77,073 miles

Front brake discs heavaly corroded on inner faces

Nearside rear brake caliper sticking slightly

Nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside rear light lense broken

Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,202 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces

offside and nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2012 73,202 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces

offside and nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2011 69,756 miles

air bag light on

brake warning light on

offside and nearside front brake discs partially corroded

offside and nearside front brake pads wearing low

very slight dampness around nearside rear brake caliper

Pass 10 Jul 2010 66,125 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it punctured and wearing low

offside and nearside front brake discs partially corroded

offside and nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2010 66,125 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it punctured and wearing low

offside and nearside front brake discs partially corroded

offside and nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2009 62,269 miles

offside and nearside front wiper blades are slightly worn

offside and nearside rear light lens damaged

offside rear tyre worn low and close to legal limit at two mm

Fail 10 Jul 2009 62,269 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside and nearside front wiper blades are slightly worn

offside and nearside rear light lens damaged

offside rear tyre worn low and close to legal limit at two mm

Pass 8 Aug 2008 58,777 miles

front registreation plate slightly insecure

offside rear tyre worn low at two mm

Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,434 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 44,262 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 44,262 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 XJF 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 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 Y179 XJF, 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 XJF registered?

Y179 XJF is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y179 XJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y179 XJF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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