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2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,052 mi
Last recorded70,052 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 USD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2013 70,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

engine management light is on indicating a fault

front cross member is corroded near front engine mounting

nearside driveshaft to gearbox seal is leaking

nearside rear lamp plastic cover is damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2012 66,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

engine management light is on indicating a fault

heat shield on front exhaust is insecure

nearside rear lamp plastic cover is damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2012 63,685 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

engine management light is on

front cross member is corroded

nearside rear lamp lens cover is damaged

offside and nearside rear brake discs back plates are corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2012 63,685 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

engine management light is on

front cross member is corroded

nearside rear lamp lens cover is damaged

offside and nearside rear brake discs back plates are corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,726 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

crack in nearside front abs ring

engine management light is on

nearside rear lamp cover is broken

Fail 26 Jan 2011 60,632 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

crack in nearside front abs ring

engine management light is on

nearside rear lamp cover is broken

Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light is on

front registration plate is fading

nearside rear fog lamp cover is broken

nearside rear lamp cover is broken

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outside edge

oil all over top of the engine

Fail 26 Jan 2010 57,166 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light is on

front registration plate is fading

nearside rear fog lamp cover is broken

nearside rear lamp cover is broken

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outside edge

oil all over top of the engine

Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,132 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,073 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2006 45,397 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 39,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads nearing legal limit

rear discs showing sighns of corrosion

rear pads nearing legal limit

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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Y438 USD is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y438 USD, 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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Y438 USD is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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