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Y339 OFA

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,230 mi
Last recorded127,230 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY339 OFA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 127,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline pass (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing low on the inside edge

offside front tyre wearing low on the inside edge

offside rear light lens damaged

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Aug 2015 117,683 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Aug 2014 111,541 miles

front discs corroded

n/s beam pattern poor

o/s/r light lens cracked

power steering rack damp

slight front brake imbalance

slight o/s/f brake bind

Fail 20 Aug 2014 111,541 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

front discs corroded

n/s beam pattern poor

o/s/r light lens cracked

power steering rack damp

slight front brake imbalance

slight o/s/f brake bind

Pass 19 Jul 2013 101,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2013 101,993 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

slight bind on offside front brake

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 3 Jul 2012 92,777 miles

NSF outer CV gaiter perished

OSF outer CV gaiter perished

n/s beam pattern poor

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

plastic sil covers fitted

slight exhaust blow rear box

Fail 30 Jun 2012 92,696 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

NSF outer CV gaiter perished

OSF outer CV gaiter perished

n/s beam pattern poor

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

plastic sil covers fitted

slight exhaust blow rear box

Pass 14 Jul 2011 82,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wiper arm spindels worn

front brake discs corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2011 82,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wiper arm spindels worn

front brake discs corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 75,410 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 75,409 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 74,084 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres wearing on edges and n/s getting close to limit

both outer cv boots weeping greace

bothrear tyres tread starting to perish and crack

Pass 16 Jun 2009 74,084 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and n/s getting close to limit

both outer cv boots weeping greace

bothrear tyres tread starting to perish and crack

Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,595 miles

both wiper wheel boxes are very worn

n/s dip beam patten poor

n/s wiper starting to split

Fail 30 Jun 2008 71,592 miles

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

n/s dip beam patten poor

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 28 Jun 2007 64,405 miles

both rear foot brakes slight rubbing

Pass 28 Dec 2005 41,824 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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Y339 OFA is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y339 OFA, 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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Y339 OFA is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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