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Y268 HBR

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,505 mi
Last recorded77,505 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 HBR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2018 77,505 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative self levelling device linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front devoid of tread on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

cracks in both rear tyres

n/s front floor and outer sill corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,370 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all 4 brake discs corroded/worn

n/s rear main chassis corroded just outside of a prescribed area

o/s washer readjusted to operate on n/s of windscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2017 69,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all 4 brake discs corroded/worn

n/s rear main chassis corroded just outside of a prescribed area

Pass 11 Aug 2016 62,823 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 62,823 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 58,945 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 58,945 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 55,573 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 55,018 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,018 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,964 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,798 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 52,798 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 49,534 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 47,057 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 47,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 14 May 2009 39,355 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 33,226 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,014 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 23,024 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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Y268 HBR is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y268 HBR, 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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Y268 HBR is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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