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Y241 VOB

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,745 mi
Last recorded119,745 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 VOB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 119,745 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 119,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 112,321 miles

car underside surface corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2011 112,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

car underside surface corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 104,887 miles

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

slight bind on both front brakes

slight damage to o/s of windscreen inside swept area

underside of vehicle showing signs of surface rust

Fail 25 Jan 2010 104,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

slight bind on both front brakes

slight damage to o/s of windscreen inside swept area

underside of vehicle showing signs of surface rust

Pass 29 Jan 2009 55,699 miles

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

o/s door mirror some damage

Pass 17 Jan 2008 84,830 miles

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

both cv boots starting to crack

early sighns of splitting rear tyres

n/s washer jet outer blocked

pads on seat belts make them slow to retract

Fail 17 Jan 2008 84,830 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both cv boots starting to crack

early sighns of splitting rear tyres

n/s washer jet outer blocked

pads on seat belts make them slow to retract

Pass 24 Jan 2007 74,856 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 74,811 miles

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

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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Y241 VOB is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y241 VOB, 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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Y241 VOB is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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