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Y261 LGY

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,936 mi
Last recorded33,936 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 LGY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2025 33,936 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin and cracking

offside front tyre wearing thin and cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2024 33,695 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear brake pads wearing

Pass 12 Jan 2023 33,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 32,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 30,182 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 28,580 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 28,580 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 26,046 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust blow

Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,559 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,788 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 13,200 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2013 11,628 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 11,384 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 11,082 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 10,574 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 9,403 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 8,222 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 7,170 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 6,050 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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Y261 LGY is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y261 LGY, 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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What year was Y261 LGY registered?

Y261 LGY is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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