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Y479 MFA

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,964 mi
Last recorded122,964 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 MFA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 122,964 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Slight oil leak.

Slight underbody corrosion.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 121,603 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brake pipe rusty

both rear coil springs corroded

underside corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 119,067 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 115,493 miles

Rear brake pipes showing rust

generally rusty underside

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 115,493 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes showing rust

generally rusty underside

Pass 30 Oct 2014 112,083 miles

Oil leak

rusty under body

Pass 1 Nov 2013 100,103 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f outer cv boot perrished

plastic sill covers fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2012 102,782 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 99,016 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 8 Nov 2011 99,011 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2010 98,365 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 97,258 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 95,839 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 94,094 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 89,592 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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Y479 MFA is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y479 MFA, 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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What year was Y479 MFA registered?

Y479 MFA is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y479 MFA safe to buy?

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