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Y489 DAH

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,456 mi
Last recorded151,456 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 DAH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 151,456 miles

EML lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 May 2015 151,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

EML lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 134,584 miles

Both windscreen wipers poor

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 134,584 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Both windscreen wipers poor

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 112,028 miles

both rear tyres cracked on outer wall

o/s rear lens cover damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2013 112,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracked on outer wall

o/s rear lens cover damaged

Pass 11 May 2012 102,541 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

driver seat slightly worn by the side

o/s/front head lamp aim slightly up to the right side

Fail 11 May 2012 102,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 95,222 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 86,999 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 86,998 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 May 2009 82,389 miles

offside front tyre outer wall has cut not deep enough to reach the cord

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered

Fail 13 May 2009 82,389 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre outer wall has cut not deep enough to reach the cord

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered

Pass 15 May 2008 76,003 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 76,000 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 70,521 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 65,354 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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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Y489 DAH is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y489 DAH, 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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Y489 DAH is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y489 DAH safe to buy?

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