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Y518 NGW

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,324 mi
Last recorded122,324 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 NGW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 122,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2013 122,291 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2012 110,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Sep 2012 110,382 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2011 103,062 miles

high level stop light not working

o/s fog light lens cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2011 103,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

high level stop light not working

o/s fog light lens cracked

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 98,298 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,923 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 90,922 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 82,381 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 82,381 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 4 Jul 2007 75,227 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 66,180 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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Y518 NGW is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y518 NGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y518 NGW registered?

Y518 NGW is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y518 NGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 NGW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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