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Y538 JBW

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1767cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,544 mi
Last recorded125,544 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 JBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,767cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 125,544 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 113,351 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both front tyres wearing on edge slightly

Fail 26 Feb 2015 103,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres out off shape

rear brakes binding

slight body borrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2015 103,771 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres out off shape

rear brakes binding

slight body borrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2014 94,251 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 94,250 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres are void of tread on the inner portion of the tyres

Pass 26 Feb 2013 83,584 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 83,584 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2012 70,102 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 69,970 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 64,325 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 3 Sep 2009 51,299 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,551 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,265 miles

TYRES 20550R16W n/s/f 4.0mm o/s/f 6.0mm n/s/r 5.5mm o/s/r 4.0mm spare 18565R15H and as new

o/s/f tyre only directional tyre on front axle, n/s/f tyre below limit inner edge of tread (1.0mm) and perishing slightly, o/s/r tyre perishing in tread slightly, various scratches to car, 1 jet of o/s washer missing F screen

slight oil on steering rack, corrosion forming on both front suspension lower arm units, n/s/f brake squeeking when used

Fail 31 Aug 2007 31,265 miles

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

TYRES 20550R16W n/s/f 4.0mm o/s/f 6.0mm n/s/r 5.5mm o/s/r 4.0mm spare 18565R15H and as new

o/s/f tyre only directional tyre on front axle, n/s/f tyre below limit inner edge of tread (1.0mm) and perishing slightly, o/s/r tyre perishing in tread slightly, various scratches to car, 1 jet of o/s washer missing F screen

slight oil on steering rack, corrosion forming on both front suspension lower arm units, n/s/f brake squeeking when used

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,234 miles

front disc pads wearing, front brake discs wearing

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 28,234 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front disc pads wearing, front brake discs wearing

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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Y538 JBW is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,767cc 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 Y538 JBW, 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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Y538 JBW is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y538 JBW safe to buy?

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