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Y79 MDY

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,509 mi
Last recorded139,509 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 MDY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 139,509 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 139,507 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 108,814 miles

rear bumper loose

Fail 10 Sep 2019 108,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear bumper loose

Pass 6 Sep 2018 130,842 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 130,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 124,532 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 117,765 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 117,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 112,125 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jun 2015 112,096 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 108,989 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 103,647 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 98,071 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 95,827 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 86,761 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 79,238 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 70,304 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 61,278 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 52,227 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 MDY is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

Y79 MDY is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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