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Y795 VAJ

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,899 mi
Last recorded152,899 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY795 VAJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 152,899 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

split pin missing to nearside driveshaft

Fail 16 Nov 2009 152,899 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

split pin missing to nearside driveshaft

Fail 31 Mar 2009 137,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 137,304 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 136,804 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 136,804 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 126,019 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2006
Pass 27 Jun 2006 109,057 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 109,057 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 108,662 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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Y795 VAJ is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y795 VAJ, 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 Y795 VAJ registered?

Y795 VAJ is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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