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Y494 MFA

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,159 mi
Last recorded95,159 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 MFA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 95,159 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 95,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 89,467 miles

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

airbag light flashing

Fail 15 Feb 2013 89,467 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

airbag light flashing

Pass 30 Mar 2012

airbag light flashing

handbrake lever travel

oil level below minimum 1 ltr added

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 30 Mar 2012

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

airbag light flashing

handbrake lever travel

oil level below minimum 1 ltr added

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 4 Feb 2010 88,143 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 84,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Fail 9 Dec 2008 84,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Fail 9 Dec 2008 84,059 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres wearing outer edges

long travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Dec 2007 72,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2007 72,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2006 61,042 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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Y494 MFA is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y494 MFA, 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 Y494 MFA registered?

Y494 MFA is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y494 MFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y494 MFA shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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