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Y531 MRB

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,441 mi
Last recorded127,441 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 MRB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 127,441 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 127,441 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 117,893 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 116,769 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 116,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 111,096 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 May 2013 111,095 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2012 105,874 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 10 May 2012 105,874 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2011 99,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat fitted using 2 seat belts

high level stop lamp inop

rear bumper damaged

scratches to inside of windscreen in zone A

Fail 14 Jun 2011 99,422 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

child seat fitted using 2 seat belts

front number plate damaged

high level stop lamp inop

rear bumper damaged

scratches to inside of windscreen in zone A

Pass 24 Jun 2010 92,115 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 91,922 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 82,649 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 82,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 74,018 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 64,786 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 54,457 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

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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Y531 MRB is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y531 MRB, 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 Y531 MRB registered?

Y531 MRB is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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