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Y478 HCN

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,598 mi
Last recorded112,598 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 HCN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2017 112,598 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front brackets snapped (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section rubber snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective upper arm (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

all rear suspension components corroded.

both sides front and rear chassis rails corroded

both sides front and rear floorpan corroded

front panel corroded

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 108,056 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 107,955 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 98,603 miles

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

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 11 Feb 2015 98,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 18 Feb 2014 88,488 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 88,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,022 miles

Both front wings are corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,140 miles

both front wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2012 62,050 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 45,248 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wheels are binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,705 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 28,383 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 12,130 miles

o/s/f wheel binding on slighlty

Pass 22 Feb 2008 68,476 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 68,276 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 52,675 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 52,675 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 52,638 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 52,421 miles

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

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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Y478 HCN is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y478 HCN, 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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Y478 HCN is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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