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Y421 VAJ

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,973 mi
Last recorded72,973 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 VAJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 72,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2020 65,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear lower floor sections corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,270 miles

Front and rear lower floor sections corroding.

Front hubs, coil springs and upper suspension arms corroding.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded.

Rear chassis has slight damage and corrosion at tow bar mounting points.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,522 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded..

Front and rear lower floor sections corroded..

Front hubs, coil springs and upper suspension arms corroded.

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear axle beam corroded..

Fail 23 Apr 2018 58,522 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded..

Front and rear lower floor sections corroded..

Front hubs, coil springs and upper suspension arms corroded.

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear axle beam corroded..

Pass 25 Apr 2017 54,112 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust system corroded..

front and rear coil springs corroded..

front and rear lower body/floor sections corroding..

rear axle beam corroded..

Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,028 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust system corroded.

front and rear coil springs corroded..

rear axle beam corroded..

Fail 3 Feb 2016 52,028 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion at drivers door handle..

corrosion at drivers door inner panel, beside windscreen..

exhaust system corroded..

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded..

rear axle beam corroded..

Pass 28 Jan 2015 47,569 miles

Front lower crossmember corroded, under radiator.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear axle beam corroded..

n/s/f lower outer sill corroded..

Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,364 miles

front lower panel corroded.

rear suspension axle beam corroded.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 42,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front lower panel corroded.

rear suspension axle beam corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 46,729 miles

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

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

rear axle beam corroding.

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,093 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 44,238 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 42,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,078 miles

exhaust system has slight corrosion.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,629 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 32,459 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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Y421 VAJ is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y421 VAJ, 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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Y421 VAJ is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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