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Y642 HNU

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,093 mi
Last recorded98,093 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 HNU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2017 98,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

wiper linkage deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2016 93,097 miles

Front member corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre tread age cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2015 85,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front x member corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2015 85,346 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front x member corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 78,971 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 78,971 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 74,099 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 68,152 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2011 60,398 miles

all brake discs would benefit with replacement

front x member corroded rad insecure

Pass 7 May 2010 55,137 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 49,470 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2009 49,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,576 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,080 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 26,808 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 26,805 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2005 18,299 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to fully check front wheel arches due to plastic covers fitted

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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Y642 HNU is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y642 HNU, 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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Y642 HNU is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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