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Y489 FNH

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,170 mi
Last recorded92,170 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 FNH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 92,170 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 86,023 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 86,023 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 81,606 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,208 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear bumper insecure

underbody suspension corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2012 76,208 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear bumper insecure

underbody suspension corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 73,060 miles

n/s/rlight s/dumpnes

Fail 14 Feb 2011 73,060 miles

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

n/s/rlight s/dumpnes

Fail 21 Jan 2011 72,732 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,318 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,192 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 50,455 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 10 Jan 2007 43,230 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 30,456 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 30,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 FNH is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y489 FNH, 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 Y489 FNH registered?

Y489 FNH is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y489 FNH safe to buy?

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