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Y809 WGF

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,340 mi
Last recorded72,340 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 WGF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2016 72,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive engine misfire / exhaust leak / emissions not tested (7.3.D.4)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low NS + OS (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted NSF + NSR (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working NS + OS (1.2.1b)

Wheel insecure NSR wheel nuts incorrectly fitted to chamfered edge (4.2.A.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NSF + OSF brake hoses perishing

NSF tyre wearing low on outer edge

Underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2015 61,128 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,240 miles

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

Handbrake travel high.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight bind on nearside front brake.

Slight bind on offside front brake.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 53,240 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Handbrake travel high.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Slight bind on offside front brake.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 44,187 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 44,187 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 2 Feb 2012 41,311 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 41,275 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre on 3mm tread depth

Fail 15 Jan 2011 36,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

very little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 15 Jan 2011 36,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

very little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,812 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 30,743 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 28,506 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 25,086 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 25,085 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 22,985 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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Y809 WGF is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y809 WGF, 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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Y809 WGF is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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