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Y379 PLF

2001 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,259 mi
Last recorded133,259 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 PLF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 133,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 133,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 133,259 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 65 15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,232 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 78,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres have abnormal wear

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 76,121 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,427 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 72,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 66,828 miles

sill covers

Pass 4 Aug 2010 63,678 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,576 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2008 56,956 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 56,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 52,887 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,509 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes have 15% imbalance

Fail 16 Aug 2006 46,381 miles

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

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

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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Y379 PLF is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y379 PLF, 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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Y379 PLF is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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