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Y488 FNL

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,646 mi
Last recorded127,646 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 FNL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 127,646 miles

various underbody corrosion

Fail 16 May 2012 127,623 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

various underbody corrosion

Pass 18 May 2011 118,359 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded/pitted

Fail 17 May 2011 118,359 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake disc corroded/pitted

Pass 13 May 2010 109,570 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 109,556 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2009 103,676 miles

Engine management light on

Front number plate loose

Light damage offside front seat belt

Nearside & offside rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Offside & nearside front cv gaiters perished

Stone chip zone A on 10mm

Wipers need help to self park

Fail 18 May 2009 103,676 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine management light on

Front number plate loose

Light damage offside front seat belt

Nearside & offside rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Offside & nearside front cv gaiters perished

Stone chip zone A on 10mm

Wipers need help to self park

Pass 19 May 2008 95,578 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 60,068 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 51,604 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 51,604 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 FNL is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FNL, 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 FNL registered?

Y488 FNL is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y488 FNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y488 FNL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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