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Y208 HBR

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,939 mi
Last recorded159,939 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 HBR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 159,939 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

plastic skirts fitted

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,front,rear chassis,front,rear crossmembers,floors,rear axle,boot floor,outer rear seat belt mounts,

Fail 22 Mar 2013 159,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

plastic skirts fitted

rear tyres low and perished

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,front,rear chassis,front,rear crossmembers,floors,rear axle,boot floor,outer rear seat belt mounts,

Pass 28 Mar 2012 153,755 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front chassis cross member corroded and holed.surface corrosion to both front suspension lower arms,rear shock absorbers,rear axle beam.battery insecure.

n/s rear tyre tread perrished.child seat fitted to n/s rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 153,755 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front chassis cross member corroded and holed.surface corrosion to both front suspension lower arms,rear shock absorbers,rear axle beam.battery insecure.

n/s rear tyre tread perrished.child seat fitted to n/s rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 150,112 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear chassis,front,rear surspension,front,rear crossmembers,boot floor

wipers in poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2011 150,112 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear chassis,front,rear surspension,front,rear crossmembers,boot floor

surface corrosion o/s n/s inner edges front,rear discs

wipers in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2009 141,425 miles

Oil leak

all 4 brake discs on inner edge corroded pitted & in poor condition, recomend replacement

front chassis cross member holed by corrosion near engine mounting area

Fail 4 Sep 2009 141,425 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

all 4 brake discs on inner edge corroded pitted & in poor condition, recomend replacement

front chassis cross member holed by corrosion near engine mounting area

Pass 29 Sep 2008 131,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front cross member very corroded. front brake discs very corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 120,585 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 119,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 106,686 miles

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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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Y208 HBR is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y208 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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Y208 HBR is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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