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Y198 DMS

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,434 mi
Last recorded86,434 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 DMS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine management light on

n/s/f wheel arch has corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2012 80,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

airbag light on

engine management light on

n/s/f wheel arch has corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,064 miles

all ferrouls rusted

exhaust flexi worn

front discs pitted

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,064 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

all ferrouls rusted

exhaust flexi worn

front discs pitted

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2010 69,025 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 69,025 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 62,537 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,535 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 55,535 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 49,173 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 41,253 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 33,659 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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Y198 DMS is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y198 DMS, 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 Y198 DMS registered?

Y198 DMS is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is Y198 DMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y198 DMS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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