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Y596 EFS

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,214 mi
Last recorded112,214 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 EFS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 112,214 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 112,214 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 102,164 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 102,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 91,458 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 91,458 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 79,264 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 72,308 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 62,928 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 52,182 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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Y596 EFS is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y596 EFS, 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 Y596 EFS registered?

Y596 EFS is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y596 EFS safe to buy?

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