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Y79 FNL

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,156 mi
Last recorded65,156 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 FNL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,156 miles

headlight aim just in spec with adjusters on max

loose heat shield on exhaust flexi pipe

vehicle has large amounts of surface corrosion throughout

Fail 5 Jul 2012 60,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 55,779 miles

front discs corroded and lipped

Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,635 miles

Front discs are worn.

Front number plate cracked.

Plastic sill covers fitted over outer sills

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,245 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in side wall on N/S/R

plastic sill covers fitted over sills

Pass 1 Jul 2008 40,233 miles

Covers fitted over outter sills

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate cracked

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 40,233 miles

Covers fitted over outter sills

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate cracked

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,090 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 27,697 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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Y79 FNL is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y79 FNL, 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 Y79 FNL registered?

Y79 FNL is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y79 FNL safe to buy?

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