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Y226 KBW

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,488 mi
Last recorded130,488 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 130,488 miles

airbag light on

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

n/s/r brake dics corroded around outer side. brake efficiency ok

Fail 8 Mar 2013 130,488 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

airbag light on

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

n/s/r brake dics corroded around outer side. brake efficiency ok

Pass 21 Mar 2012 124,056 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

air bag light on

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

slight corrsion from front cross member

small cut on side wall n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2011 115,103 miles

air bag light on

both front wiper blades split

slight corrosion from front cross member

Fail 18 Mar 2011 115,103 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

air bag light on

both front wiper blades split

slight corrosion from front cross member

Pass 18 Mar 2010 109,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 109,758 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 101,129 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 101,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 93,444 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 73,075 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,180 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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Y226 KBW is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y226 KBW, 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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Y226 KBW is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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