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Y486 JBW

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,987 mi
Last recorded72,987 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 JBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 72,987 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nr chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,342 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes from front to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear door lock sticking

minor cracking and perishing to all 4 tyres

Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,977 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

both o/s tyres minor perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,315 miles

Offside Rear tyre minor perishingto sidewalls+tread

Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,653 miles

o/s/r tyre tread + sidewalls minor perishing

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,105 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,908 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 63,906 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,837 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 61,835 miles

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,551 miles

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

both front treads outer shoulder worn

Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,682 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 57,680 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,413 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 55,404 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,008 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,786 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 47,786 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)

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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Y486 JBW is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y486 JBW, 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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Y486 JBW is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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