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Y393 VSL

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,568 mi
Last recorded75,568 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY393 VSL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 75,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2011 75,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 67,712 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 67,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,519 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 57,519 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 Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 48,910 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 48,910 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 43,191 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 43,191 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 39,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,295 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 29,148 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 29,148 miles

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

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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Y393 VSL is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y393 VSL, 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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Y393 VSL is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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