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Y407 VBE

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,067 mi
Last recorded130,067 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY407 VBE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 130,067 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 130,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 107,834 miles

Engine managment light is on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 107,829 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine managment light is on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 84,433 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 84,424 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 72,300 miles

both front & rear brake disc corroded / pitted surfaces

engine oil level high

Fail 19 Jun 2010 72,300 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front & rear brake disc corroded / pitted surfaces

engine oil level high

Fail 8 May 2010 112,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2010 112,194 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 72,287 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 64,194 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 64,192 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 56,897 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 56,897 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 56,657 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front cv boots are perished

Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,420 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,500 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged near to limit advise replacement A S A P

Pass 10 Jun 2005 27,956 miles

front wiper blades cut on ends

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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Y407 VBE is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y407 VBE, 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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Y407 VBE is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y407 VBE safe to buy?

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