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Y897 ESG

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,306 mi
Last recorded61,306 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 ESG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2013 61,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,188 miles

All front and rear suspension components are corroded

Both front wipers are worn

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,146 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly pitted

Both sides rear brake discs are pitted and scored

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 57,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both front brake discs are slightly pitted

Both sides rear brake discs are pitted and scored

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 54,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2008 49,911 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 44,490 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 May 2006 38,642 miles

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

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

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

off side front abs ring broken

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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Y897 ESG is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y897 ESG, 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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Y897 ESG is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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