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Y181 JFC

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,797 mi
Last recorded97,797 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre side wall perishing/cracking but no cords or plys exposed at time of test

Fail 15 Oct 2014 97,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 93,995 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 93,992 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 89,464 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 89,462 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 86,208 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 82,690 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 78,492 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 71,730 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 71,730 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 67,052 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 62,127 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 54,701 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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Y181 JFC is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y181 JFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y181 JFC registered?

Y181 JFC is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y181 JFC safe to buy?

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