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Y689 VNH

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

100,238 mi
Last recorded100,238 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY689 VNH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 100,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 98,779 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 97,932 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 97,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 96,743 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 95,621 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 93,182 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 92,030 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 91,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

clutch worn

front cross member has service rust

Pass 20 Sep 2018 89,750 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,294 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,684 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 81,765 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 81,765 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,979 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,963 miles

offside front wishbone arm bush worn

Pass 1 Sep 2012 71,035 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 71,035 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 66,393 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,431 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 61,431 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f a.b.s ring cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,096 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,358 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,081 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,985 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,331 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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Y689 VNH is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y689 VNH, 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 Y689 VNH registered?

Y689 VNH is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y689 VNH safe to buy?

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