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Y498 MFA

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,098 mi
Last recorded102,098 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 MFA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 102,098 miles

Offside Front very slight brake bind

Fail 26 Feb 2018 102,013 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front very slight brake bind

Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,893 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Front wheel steel

damage to ns rear wing

engine man light on

os ns rear tyres cracking

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to front panel at base

surface corrosion to under chassis

Fail 28 Feb 2017 94,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Front wheel steel

damage to ns rear wing

engine man light on

os ns rear tyres cracking

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to front panel at base

surface corrosion to under chassis

Pass 3 Mar 2016 88,632 miles

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 25 Feb 2016 88,478 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 4 Mar 2015 80,126 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 76,223 miles

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

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

large travel on hand brake

under side rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2013 75,539 miles

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

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Feb 2013 75,537 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Mar 2012 7,396 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 7,396 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,394 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 68,489 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,634 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 63,654 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,961 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 56,496 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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Y498 MFA is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y498 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 Y498 MFA registered?

Y498 MFA is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y498 MFA safe to buy?

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