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Y303 NGW

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,772 mi
Last recorded149,772 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 NGW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 149,772 miles

Battery not bolted down but not likely to fall out

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 149,476 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to rear box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Battery not bolted down but not likely to fall out

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 118,454 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some underside prescribed areas

Fail 4 Aug 2017 118,454 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some underside prescribed areas

Pass 10 Aug 2016 112,073 miles

front wheels different types

spare tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 11 Aug 2015 105,109 miles

rear tyres slightly worn

Fail 6 Aug 2015 105,014 miles

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

front tyres slightly worn

Pass 15 Aug 2014 97,790 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre/rear exhaust sections getting weak.

underbody areas starting to surface corrode.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 93,532 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,816 miles

front nearside brake slight binding

front offside tyre worn

rear offside brake slight binding

rear offside tyre outer edge worn

Fail 14 Jan 2013 86,775 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front nearside brake slight binding

front offside tyre worn

rear offside brake slight binding

rear offside tyre outer edge worn

Pass 13 Jan 2012 80,354 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front offside tyre outer edge worn

Fail 13 Jan 2012 80,338 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front offside tyre outer edge worn

Pass 12 Jan 2011 72,319 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 61,315 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 15 Jan 2009 52,388 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 41,444 miles

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

Nearside front, Offside front, Offside rear tyres walls slightly damage.

Fail 17 Jan 2008 41,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front, Offside front, Offside rear tyres walls slightly damage.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,151 miles

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 33,153 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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Y303 NGW is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y303 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.

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What year was Y303 NGW registered?

Y303 NGW is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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