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Y556 XVV

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,922 mi
Last recorded89,922 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 XVV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 89,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 82,034 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 75,781 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Feb 2012 75,779 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Feb 2011 69,073 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 69,072 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 62,719 miles

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,188 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,453 miles

both rear tyres 3mm and starting to perish

Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,683 miles

surface corrosion to the exhaust system

Pass 15 May 2006 38,321 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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Y556 XVV is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y556 XVV, 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 Y556 XVV registered?

Y556 XVV is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y556 XVV safe to buy?

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