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Y642 VCC

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,586 mi
Last recorded111,586 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 111,586 miles

engine management light on

Fail 25 Feb 2013 111,260 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2012 99,617 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 99,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 92,329 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 84,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 76,708 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 72,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 65,514 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 57,480 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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Y642 VCC is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y642 VCC, 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 Y642 VCC registered?

Y642 VCC is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y642 VCC safe to buy?

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