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Y42 TLE

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,309 mi
Last recorded89,309 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 TLE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 89,309 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 81,455 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 74,916 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front crossmember corroded

n/s front wheel binding; close to excessive

Pass 28 Oct 2010 68,018 miles

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

heavy corrosion to front cross member, need's rust profing or may fail next MOT

rear brake pad's look ,low

Fail 21 Oct 2010 67,926 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

heavy corrosion to front cross member, need's rust profing or may fail next MOT

rear brake pad's look ,low

Pass 2 Nov 2009 62,156 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 61,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Hand break on limit near stop, high travel

driver seat belt clip poor outer caseing missing

horn poor

sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,749 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 48,574 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 45,620 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 45,611 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 42,728 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 42,694 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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Y42 TLE is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y42 TLE, 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 Y42 TLE registered?

Y42 TLE is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y42 TLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y42 TLE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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