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Y403 VFF

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,920 mi
Last recorded46,920 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY403 VFF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 46,920 miles

all flexi brake pipe ferrels rusty

both front shocks weak

underside of car rusty in places

Fail 11 Jan 2011 46,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all flexi brake pipe ferrels rusty

both front shocks weak

underside of car rusty in places

Fail 16 Dec 2009 43,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,945 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,576 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 37,471 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 37,471 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 33,690 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 33,690 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2006 29,995 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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Y403 VFF is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y403 VFF, 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 Y403 VFF registered?

Y403 VFF is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y403 VFF safe to buy?

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