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Y278 NGW

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

84,069 mi
Last recorded84,069 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 NGW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2013 84,069 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 84,069 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 80,604 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 80,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,836 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 74,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside front foglight inoperative

Pass 23 Jan 2010 68,378 miles

centre rear lamp not working

slight blow from rear exhaust box

Fail 21 Jan 2010 68,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre rear lamp not working

slight blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 5 Feb 2009 62,293 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 62,293 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside front tyre on limit

Fail 6 Feb 2008 54,572 miles

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

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

front brake balance high (but within limits).

Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,572 miles

front brake balance high (but within limits).

Pass 1 Feb 2007 45,459 miles

damage to n/s road wheel inner rim

Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,641 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 37,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y278 NGW is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y278 NGW, 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 Y278 NGW?

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What year was Y278 NGW registered?

Y278 NGW is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y278 NGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y278 NGW shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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