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Y522 MFA

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,420 mi
Last recorded95,420 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 MFA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 95,420 miles

Body has slight corrosion front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 95,420 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,682 miles

Rear brake pads wearing.

Fail 22 Jan 2016 83,682 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 71,405 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 71,372 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,554 miles

Nearside front hub cap missing.

Fail 15 Jan 2014 55,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front hub cap missing.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,237 miles

Damage to offside rear quarter panel.

Limited reserve travel on park brake lever.

Fail 18 Jan 2013 51,230 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Damage to offside rear quarter panel.

Limited reserve travel on park brake lever.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,594 miles

Near side rear bumper and panel damaged.

Pipe to offside rear brake hose corroding.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 48,594 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Near side rear bumper and panel damaged.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 45,497 miles

Both wiper blades badly torn.

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,497 miles

Both wiper blades badly torn.

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,786 miles

Near side CV gaiter cracking and slight leak.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 42,786 miles

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

Nail in near side rear tyre.

Near side CV gaiter cracking and slight leak.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,387 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 39,385 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres in poor condition

Fail 12 Jan 2009 39,359 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 37,143 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 34,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 29,849 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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Y522 MFA is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y522 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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Y522 MFA is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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