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Y389 LAP

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

87,590 mi
Last recorded87,590 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY389 LAP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 87,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 87,590 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 87,590 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 85,590 miles

Central Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak Cam cover area ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 85,590 miles

Central Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak Cam cover area ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,864 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

body work damaged around vehicle

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2017 83,864 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

body work damaged around vehicle

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,629 miles

Offside Front A pillar corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2016 81,629 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front A pillar corroded

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

auxiliary belt poor condition

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 79,882 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 79,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 77,392 miles

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

front cross member corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 77,389 miles

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

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

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

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 73,824 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,656 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 70,656 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,744 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 66,744 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,265 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 62,265 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 57,314 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 57,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 51,445 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2007 47,527 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 47,526 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,621 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 41,621 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y389 LAP is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 Y389 LAP, 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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Y389 LAP is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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