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Y238 JFC

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,955 mi
Last recorded40,955 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 40,955 miles

Nearside Rear lense repaired

Fail 28 Feb 2017 40,955 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner lowest (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear lense repaired

Pass 4 Apr 2016 39,690 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,761 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 38,745 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,689 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,315 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,220 miles

HID head lamp wash system in op

Fail 12 Apr 2012 35,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

HID head lamp wash system in op

Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Near side front tyre has superfichal dammage to the outer sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 33,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Near side front tyre has superfichal dammage to the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 33,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre has a chunck out of the sidewall ( not down to the cords ).

Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,312 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 32,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,010 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,361 miles

all 4 tyres started to perish

Fail 21 Apr 2008 28,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,401 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,415 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 23,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 JFC is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y238 JFC, 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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Y238 JFC is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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