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Y498 ULA

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1767cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,446 mi
Last recorded126,446 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 ULA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,767cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 126,446 miles

inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2016 126,311 miles

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

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

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

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

inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2015 115,220 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 115,220 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 110,047 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 98,838 miles

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Fail 22 Jul 2013 98,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 13 Aug 2012 89,227 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 89,227 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,245 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 81,132 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Airbag light flashing

Pass 25 Sep 2010 71,382 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 62,545 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 52,900 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 52,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 35,860 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 31,278 miles

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

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 ULA is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,767cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y498 ULA, 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 ULA registered?

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

Is Y498 ULA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y498 ULA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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