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Y231 JBW

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,937 mi
Last recorded72,937 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 JBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 72,937 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 72,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 63,518 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 54,587 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Borderline (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trim covering outer sills

Pass 6 Oct 2022 43,792 miles

n/s/r brake slight bind

underside vehicle corroded,

Pass 18 May 2020 43,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 May 2020 43,790 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 42,531 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 41,311 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 41,261 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s outer sills within 30cm of wishbone mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 40,270 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 May 2017 40,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 39,413 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 38,255 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 38,255 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 37,572 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 36,690 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 35,530 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 32,621 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 32,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres cracked/perished no cords visible at test

Pass 14 May 2010 31,228 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 24,370 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 23,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 22,154 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 20,574 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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Y231 JBW is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y231 JBW, 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 Y231 JBW registered?

Y231 JBW is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y231 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y231 JBW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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