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Y517 HCN

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,027 mi
Last recorded124,027 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 HCN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 124,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriated

Offside Front tyre deteriating

Rear exhaust heavily corrodid

both rear brake back plates corrodid

Fail 8 Nov 2016 123,956 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriated

Offside Front tyre deteriating

Rear exhaust heavily corrodid

both rear brake back plates corrodid

Pass 13 Nov 2015 120,109 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriated

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre deteriated

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake back plate corrodid

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear exhaust corrodid

Fail 10 Nov 2015 120,108 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriated

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre deteriated

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake back plate corrodid

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear exhaust corrodid

Pass 14 Nov 2014 117,117 miles

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

nearside front tyre deteriated

rear exhaust corrodid

Fail 4 Nov 2014 117,107 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust corrodid

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre deteriated

Pass 18 Oct 2013 114,245 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all tyres perishing and cracking

n/s/r indicator slight discoloured and lens cracked

rear exhaust join heavily corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 114,245 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres perishing and cracking

n/s/r indicator slight discoloured and lens cracked

rear exhaust join heavily corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 112,353 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres deterioating/perishing

rear quarters both inside rear wheel arches corroding and holed

Pass 4 Nov 2011 109,167 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 109,166 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 106,850 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 104,853 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 101,649 miles

off side rear door dont open from out side

Fail 8 Dec 2008 101,649 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

off side rear door dont open from out side

Pass 22 Dec 2007 912,721 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 84,429 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 84,429 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 70,425 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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Y517 HCN is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 Y517 HCN, 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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Y517 HCN is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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