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Y238 DLS

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,761 mi
Last recorded113,761 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 DLS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 113,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 99,209 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 92,487 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 92,484 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r and o/s/f brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2010 89,894 miles

both front tyres near limit

parking brake cables sticking

Pass 16 Sep 2009 85,502 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 85,502 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 80,111 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 72,423 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 63,106 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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Y238 DLS is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y238 DLS, 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 Y238 DLS registered?

Y238 DLS is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y238 DLS safe to buy?

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