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Y668 PNB

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,440 mi
Last recorded137,440 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 PNB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 137,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2025 135,560 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight body corrosion underneath.

Pass 25 May 2024 132,225 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements 16%

Pass 10 Jun 2023 128,591 miles

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

parking brake only just met efficiency

Pass 28 May 2022 122,779 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 118,616 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill appears corroded but sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion underneath vehicle in various places

Pass 29 May 2020 115,593 miles

Nearside Front brake binding on slightly

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

passenger side rear brake calliper leaver sticking slightly

rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 18 May 2019 111,221 miles

signs of surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2018 106,031 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 100,125 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 100,125 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 95,212 miles

Rear yellow backing starting to come off plate

Pass 6 Jun 2015 89,728 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 89,728 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2014 85,646 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 81,958 miles

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

nsf flexi brake hose is perishing(minor)

osr lamp outer lens is broken.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,771 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 75,677 miles

surface corrosion underneath car along sills

Pass 29 May 2010 70,643 miles

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

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

early surface corrosion on inner sills at rear

Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,459 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 62,073 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 56,917 miles

1/.small cuts in tread nearside rear

Pass 16 Jun 2006 51,727 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 51,727 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

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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Y668 PNB is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y668 PNB, 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 Y668 PNB registered?

Y668 PNB is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y668 PNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y668 PNB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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