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Y201 HBR

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

166,506 mi
Last recorded166,506 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 HBR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 166,506 miles

Front inner wings under arches corroded.

Fail 15 Aug 2011 166,506 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front and rear brake pads low.

Front inner wings under arches corroded.

Rear brakes binding.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 155,558 miles

catalyst heat shield loose

exhaust holed and blowing slightly at rear silencer joint

n/s antiroll bar link end worn

o/s front outer c/v boot twisted

Fail 17 Aug 2010 155,556 miles

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

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

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

catalyst heat shield loose

exhaust holed and blowing slightly at rear silencer joint

n/s antiroll bar link end worn

o/s front outer c/v boot twisted

Fail 25 Jun 2010 155,547 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 137,483 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 137,479 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 137,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 137,319 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 118,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 91,117 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 91,117 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 64,678 miles

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

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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Y201 HBR is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y201 HBR, 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 Y201 HBR registered?

Y201 HBR is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y201 HBR safe to buy?

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