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Y385 SUG

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

188,373 mi
Last recorded188,373 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 SUG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 188,373 miles

both rear inner sills crusty

front crossmember crusty

gear box oil leak

offside rear light lense cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2009 188,373 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear inner sills crusty

front crossmember crusty

gear box oil leak

offside rear light lense cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2009 188,372 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

abs wire wearing/possibly fowling

nearside front side lightg slightly dim

nearside rear number plate light slightly dim

offside rear tyre on 2-3mm

Fail 30 Oct 2009 188,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

abs wire wearing/possibly fowling

nearside front side lightg slightly dim

nearside rear number plate light slightly dim

offside front tyre on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

Pass 27 Jun 2008 167,640 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 167,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 134,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 134,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 133,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 132,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 102,432 miles

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 SUG is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

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 SUG, 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 Y385 SUG registered?

Y385 SUG is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y385 SUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y385 SUG shows 11 tests with a 36.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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