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Y337 VGP

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

92,185 mi
Last recorded92,185 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY337 VGP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 92,185 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill corroded

side skirts fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2010 88,130 miles

both number plates

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

offside washer jet hose leaking under bonnet

old damage nearside front and nearside headlamp slight flexing and been repaired

surface rust both front chassies

Fail 1 Mar 2010 88,124 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both number plates

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

offside washer jet hose leaking under bonnet

old damage nearside front and nearside headlamp slight flexing and been repaired

surface rust both front chassies

Fail 23 Feb 2010 88,044 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine light indicating a fault

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

front brake discs have advanced wear

screen wash pipe leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2009 85,166 miles

Battery insecure

Different headlamp bulbs fitted on each light

Engine check light on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 85,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Different headlamp bulbs fitted on each light

Engine check light on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 85,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both number plates starting to deterioate

corrosion to front /rear suspension componants

crack in screen

damage to outer wall of n/s/f tyre

front pads getting low

slight corrosion to rear chassis legs

Pass 11 Mar 2008 78,601 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 78,601 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Aug 2006 73,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

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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Y337 VGP is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 Y337 VGP, 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 Y337 VGP registered?

Y337 VGP is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y337 VGP safe to buy?

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