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Y257 BGC

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,819 mi
Last recorded135,819 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 BGC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 135,819 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 131,617 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 131,617 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 126,297 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 119,472 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 113,920 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 107,508 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 107,508 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 101,529 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 97,105 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 85,670 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,284 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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Y257 BGC is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y257 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

How do I check the history of Y257 BGC?

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What year was Y257 BGC registered?

Y257 BGC is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y257 BGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y257 BGC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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