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Y859 MFA

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,394 mi
Last recorded76,394 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 MFA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,394 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,665 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 70,375 miles

front brake discs in very poor condition

numerous amounts of superficial corrosion on vehicle underbody

osr brake sticking slightly

osr tyre cracked and perished

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 2 Oct 2013 70,370 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs in very poor condition

numerous amounts of superficial corrosion on vehicle underbody

osr brake sticking slightly

osr tyre cracked and perished

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre deteriated but no visable cords

sill covers fitted unable to asses condition

Fail 27 Sep 2012 66,488 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre deteriated but not to cords

side skirts fitted unable to asses condition of sills

Pass 16 Aug 2011 64,303 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,166 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,306 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,098 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,067 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 51,308 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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Y859 MFA is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y859 MFA, 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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Y859 MFA is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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