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Y398 VSL

2001 Nissan Primera

White Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

357,860 mi
Last recorded357,860 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2006
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 VSL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2006 357,860 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 283,762 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 283,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ADVISE EVIDENCE OF COPIOUS OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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Y398 VSL is a 2001 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y398 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y398 VSL registered?

Y398 VSL is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y398 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y398 VSL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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