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Y481 KCN

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,097 mi
Last recorded109,097 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 KCN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 109,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 105,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front nsf wishbone slight corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2009 105,119 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 105,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 102,944 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 102,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 89,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Jun 2008 89,505 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Jun 2007 86,283 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 86,283 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 74,042 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 KCN is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KCN, 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 Y481 KCN registered?

Y481 KCN is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y481 KCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y481 KCN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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