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Y493 KBW

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

69,567 mi
Last recorded69,567 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 69,567 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc and pads appear overheated

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge year 2006 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 65,637 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13yrs+ in age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19yrs+ in age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 61,585 miles

slight oil leak from power steering pump area

Fail 4 Dec 2023 61,585 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight oil leak from power steering pump area

Driver's seat insecure seat base insecure o/s/front (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 50,596 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 46,590 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 45,655 miles

covers obscuring some components

wipers leaving smeers

Pass 11 Jun 2019 45,090 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 45,065 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. electric seat not working (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 44,489 miles

Offside Front Oil leak Drive shaft seal is seeping gear box oil out

Pass 9 May 2017 43,670 miles

Offside Front Oil leak drive shaft seal is leaking

Pass 11 May 2016 42,480 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 41,008 miles

drivers seat switch faulty

Pass 22 May 2014 39,299 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 37,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 May 2012 35,393 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 35,393 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 33,315 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,090 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 31,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2009 29,141 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 27,181 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 27,181 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 24,333 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 20,976 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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Y493 KBW is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y493 KBW, 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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Y493 KBW is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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