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Y243 KBW

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

86,138 mi
Last recorded86,138 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2025 86,138 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 78,370 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 78,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 71,991 miles

n/s front outer sill corroding/sideskirts restricting access

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Dec 2022 66,992 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 66,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 60,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2021 59,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 54,708 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 54,608 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 47,832 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 47,832 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,865 miles

Nearside Front inner drive shaft boot in poor condition

Nearside Front wiper blade in poor condition but still clearing screen

Offside Front lower arm,ball joint has slight play

front pads low

front,lower,cross member corroded

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 15 Jun 2018 43,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner drive shaft boot in poor condition

Nearside Front wiper blade in poor condition but still clearing screen

Offside Front lower arm,ball joint has slight play

front pads low

front,lower,cross member corroded

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,469 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front inner cv boot in poor condition

Nearside Front lower cross member corroded

Offside Front wiper in poor condition but still cleans screen

front brake hoses perishing

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 21 Jun 2017 39,469 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front inner cv boot in poor condition

Nearside Front lower cross member corroded

Offside Front wiper in poor condition but still cleans screen

front brake hoses perishing

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 16 May 2016 34,342 miles

all four tyres perishing on outer wall

Fail 12 May 2016 34,342 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all four tyres perishing on outer wall

Pass 6 May 2015 34,076 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,727 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,345 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 33,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,718 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,753 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,834 miles

Rear (inner) pads look low.

Fail 27 Apr 2010 30,834 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Catalyst becoming in weak operation, only just passed idel test.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,806 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 28,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,700 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,389 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 21,887 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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Y243 KBW is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 Y243 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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Y243 KBW is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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