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Y838 LUB

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,688 mi
Last recorded162,688 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 LUB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 162,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 150,943 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 139,221 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 125,196 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 110,008 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 97,070 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 97,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 93,135 miles

major engine oil leaks with some contamination to front suspension rubber mounts and exhaust

Fail 7 Sep 2005 93,135 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

major engine oil leaks with some contamination to front suspension rubber mounts and onto exhaust

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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Y838 LUB is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y838 LUB, 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 Y838 LUB registered?

Y838 LUB is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y838 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y838 LUB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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