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Y668 VGV

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,652 mi
Last recorded98,652 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 98,652 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both inner sills corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2014 98,638 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front brake hoses perished

both inner sills corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2013 88,685 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 77,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 6 Feb 2012 77,134 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 4 Feb 2011 67,949 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 67,949 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 58,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Feb 2010 58,262 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2009 48,838 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 44,762 miles

both front tyres have cracking to walls

Pass 13 Feb 2007 42,631 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 40,421 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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Y668 VGV is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y668 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

Y668 VGV is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y668 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y668 VGV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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