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Y256 BGC

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

72,493 mi
Last recorded72,493 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 BGC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 72,493 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 72,493 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 72,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2007 59,377 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 59,376 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 52,625 miles

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

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

possable new front end having been fitted to vehicle

Fail 20 Jun 2006 52,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

possable body repair taken place to front end

Pass 15 Jun 2005 40,776 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 40,771 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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Y256 BGC is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 Y256 BGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y256 BGC registered?

Y256 BGC is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y256 BGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y256 BGC shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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