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Y861 YEW

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,458 mi
Last recorded104,458 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 YEW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 104,458 miles

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

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

Front cross member which holds radiator etc. in place is very corroded. Also a member which supports the engine mounts bolts directly to it.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 104,458 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front cross member which holds radiator etc. in place is very corroded. Also a member which supports the engine mounts bolts directly to it.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 101,340 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 14 Oct 2010 101,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 23 Oct 2009 98,994 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 98,992 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 93,788 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 89,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 85,293 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 74,035 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 74,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y861 YEW is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y861 YEW, 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 Y861 YEW registered?

Y861 YEW is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y861 YEW safe to buy?

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