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Y353 OFA

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,481 mi
Last recorded219,481 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 OFA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 219,481 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 215,310 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 212,561 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 205,597 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 205,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 200,170 miles

front registration plate cracked

Fail 4 Sep 2008 200,171 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2007 190,394 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 190,308 miles

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

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

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

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2006 180,424 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 169,234 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 168,575 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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Y353 OFA is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y353 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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What year was Y353 OFA registered?

Y353 OFA is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 August 2001.

Is Y353 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y353 OFA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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