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Y56 OTU

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,035 mi
Last recorded88,035 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 OTU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 88,035 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body heavy surface corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2022 88,035 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body heavy surface corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2021 84,733 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 84,733 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 80,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 80,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 71,703 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 62,284 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 54,952 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 54,952 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 49,456 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 43,834 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,363 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,721 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,818 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,167 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 31,816 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,040 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm with outer edge worn/bald

Both n/s tyres have worn sidewalls

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

O/S/R wheel is slighty binding

Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,661 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,048 miles

n/s front tyre has curb damage.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,467 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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Y56 OTU is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y56 OTU, 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 Y56 OTU registered?

Y56 OTU is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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