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Y197 UVV

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,149 mi
Last recorded119,149 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 UVV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 119,149 miles

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

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

offside front inner door handle doesnt return fully

Pass 8 May 2012 109,395 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 109,395 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 98,086 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 98,086 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 85,968 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 74,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,790 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 61,790 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 52,329 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2006 42,857 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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Y197 UVV is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y197 UVV, 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 Y197 UVV registered?

Y197 UVV is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y197 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y197 UVV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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