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Y491 HFC

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,359 mi
Last recorded86,359 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 HFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 86,359 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside wing mirror casing missing although no sharp edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 80,693 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 80,693 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 77,094 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 77,094 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 75,355 miles

some corrosion to offside rear of inner wheel arch/chassis

Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,983 miles

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

rear bumper loose

Pass 15 May 2013 68,105 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 64,440 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 60,637 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 57,335 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 53,392 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 53,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 49,032 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 43,338 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 36,909 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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Y491 HFC is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y491 HFC, 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 Y491 HFC registered?

Y491 HFC is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 June 2001.

Is Y491 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y491 HFC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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