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Y481 HCN

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,035 mi
Last recorded112,035 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 HCN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 112,035 miles

Central Front Oil leak from oil filter ()

Rear rear pads and disc low

Fail 20 Jan 2017 112,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Oil leak from oil filter ()

Rear rear pads and disc low

Pass 22 Jan 2016 106,907 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 106,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 101,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 101,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 96,631 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 96,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 90,126 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 90,126 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 83,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers window inop

Exhaust & flexi pipe deteriated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Perishing to tyres

Tyres have uneven wear advise tracking to be checked

Fail 13 Jan 2012 83,909 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers window inop

Exhaust & flexi pipe deteriated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Perishing to tyres

Tyres have uneven wear advise tracking to be checked

Pass 8 Feb 2011 78,180 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 72,913 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 72,913 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 70,550 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 4 Feb 2009 70,550 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,343 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 51,215 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 41,262 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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Y481 HCN is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc 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 Y481 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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Y481 HCN is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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