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Y385 JBW

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

248,608 mi
Last recorded248,608 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 JBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2018 248,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog not working

drivers window not opening

engine oil leak

exhaust leak around cat

Pass 10 Jul 2017 235,934 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Light lense broken

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

Wipers do not park at starting position

Fail 5 Jul 2017 235,928 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Light lense broken

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

Rear Bumper insecure

Wipers do not park at starting position

Pass 5 Jul 2016 228,944 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner tread edges 2-3mm

anti-slip provision on brake pedal slightly worn

eml light on

parking brake only just met the efficiency requirements

wipers do not park themselves

Fail 4 Jul 2016 228,943 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

wipers do not park themselves

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner tread edges 2-3mm

anti-slip provision on brake pedal slightly worn

eml light on

parking brake only just met the efficiency requirements

Pass 29 Jul 2015 222,078 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 222,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jul 2014 215,239 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 215,237 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jul 2013 207,949 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 207,946 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jul 2012 201,082 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jul 2012 201,082 miles

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 192,396 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 188,822 miles

engine mangement light on

Pass 27 Apr 2009 170,700 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 151,172 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 151,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 129,019 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 12,895 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 May 2006 102,644 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 102,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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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Y385 JBW is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y385 JBW, 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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Y385 JBW is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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