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Y789 FEC

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,644 mi
Last recorded47,644 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 FEC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 47,644 miles

front outer cv gaiter worn

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly lower on outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly lower on inner edge

o/s/r bumper corner has slight damage but no sharp edges

Fail 15 May 2017 47,640 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

brake caliper has restricted free movement o/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever stuck in on position (3.5.1k)

front outer cv gaiter worn

handbrake has little reserve travel

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly lower on outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly lower on inner edge

o/s/r bumper corner has slight damage but no sharp edges

Pass 19 May 2016 42,934 miles

n/s/f cv joint worn

o/s/r inner brake pad wearing thin

Fail 16 May 2016 42,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section snapped and rear corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f cv joint worn

o/s/r inner brake pad wearing thin

Pass 14 May 2015 38,139 miles

o/s/f inner brake wearing low

o/s/f tyre has cut on outer edge of tread but no cords can be seen

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edges of tread

rear exhaust joint corroded and weakening

Fail 11 May 2015 38,134 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake fluid level on minimum

o/s/f inner brake wearing low

o/s/f tyre has cut on outer edge of tread but no cords can be seen

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edges of tread

rear exhaust joint corroded and weakening

Pass 8 May 2014 33,637 miles

o/s/f wiper starting to split

o/s/r bumper corner damaged

rear exhaust joint weakening corroding

Fail 8 May 2014 33,637 miles

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

o/s/f wiper starting to split

o/s/r bumper corner damaged

rear exhaust joint weakening corroding

Pass 16 May 2013 30,889 miles

both front outer c,v gaiters starting to perish and crack slightly

slight oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 28,377 miles

o/s/f outer c,v gaiter cracking very slightly

Pass 12 May 2011 25,013 miles

o/s/r tyre approching legal limit

Pass 13 May 2010 22,479 miles

both rear tyres approching wear markers

Fail 10 May 2010 22,449 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres approching wear markers

Pass 6 May 2009 20,346 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 6 May 2009 20,346 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2008 18,193 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

spare tyre fitted to n/s front during test {tyre as new}

Pass 4 May 2007 15,671 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 3 May 2006 12,825 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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Y789 FEC is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y789 FEC, 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 Y789 FEC registered?

Y789 FEC is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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