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Y553 JFC

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,615 mi
Last recorded178,615 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 178,615 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 169,958 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 169,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 163,623 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 163,647 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount broken (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 157,947 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 157,986 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 149,913 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)

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

coolant leak

windscreen wiper mechanism worn

Pass 30 Jan 2015 141,739 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 133,615 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 133,615 miles

Centre 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 23 Jan 2013 124,473 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 124,442 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 115,533 miles

light output getting low both headlamps .

Pass 25 Jan 2011 108,918 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 108,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 102,668 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 94,812 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 88,042 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 76,742 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 63,349 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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Y553 JFC is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y553 JFC, 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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What year was Y553 JFC registered?

Y553 JFC is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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