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Y885 VJW

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,646 mi
Last recorded74,646 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 VJW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 74,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre out slightly out of shape and bald on inner edge

underside corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 74,646 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner box section and is holed. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner box section and is holed. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail along its length and is holed. (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail along its length and is holed. (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 74,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg/floor - x3 places (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre out of shape, and bald on inner edge

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Underside corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 74,612 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65H15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65H15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65H15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 69,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 62,792 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 62,792 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,368 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 60,367 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 53,915 miles

Oil leak

both front outer cv boots cracked/perished

both rear tyres starting to lose profile

corrosion on rear brake discs

high brake inbalance at 25%

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,031 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to lose profile

Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,117 miles

slight leak fr power steering pipes

Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,404 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 35,737 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 33,709 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,083 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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Y885 VJW is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y885 VJW, 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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Y885 VJW is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y885 VJW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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