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Y488 BFR

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,535 mi
Last recorded101,535 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 BFR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,535 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion O/S,N/S CROSS MEMBER CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 101,535 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion O/S,N/S CROSS MEMBER CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high O/S,N/S (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,205 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

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

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2016 96,205 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

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

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2015 91,750 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 91,750 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight movement between steering rack and housing clamps

Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,377 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,493 miles

rear bumper slightly insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2011 55,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f 1 of 2 washers not working

rear bumper slightly insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2010 50,550 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 46,044 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 40,580 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2008 40,580 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2007 35,198 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,198 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,978 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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Y488 BFR is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc 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 Y488 BFR, 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 Y488 BFR registered?

Y488 BFR is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y488 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y488 BFR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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