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Y596 SEF

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,658 mi
Last recorded144,658 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 SEF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2012 144,658 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 136,579 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 126,453 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

front number plate cracked

front wiper linkage worn

Pass 15 Jun 2010 126,453 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

front number plate cracked

front wiper linkage worn

Pass 5 Jun 2009 110,696 miles

Oil leak

no oil on dipstick at start of test (topped up)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 110,683 miles

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

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

Oil leak

no oil on dipstick at start of test (topped up)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 96,957 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 96,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2007 82,975 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 68,596 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 68,596 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SEF is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SEF, 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 Y596 SEF registered?

Y596 SEF is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y596 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y596 SEF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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