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Y554 KCS

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,977 mi
Last recorded173,977 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 KCS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 173,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 29 Sep 2012 173,896 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 169,545 miles

both front discs are slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 166,121 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 166,118 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,125 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 62,125 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 157,134 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 157,134 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 150,002 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 150,002 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 138,388 miles

near side front drive shaft gaitor perished requires replacing soon

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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Y554 KCS is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y554 KCS, 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 Y554 KCS registered?

Y554 KCS is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y554 KCS safe to buy?

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