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Y899 SPX

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,992 mi
Last recorded112,992 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 SPX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 112,992 miles

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

Centre chassis corroded (both sides) outside prescribed area

Front crossmember corroded outside prescribed area

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

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

Nearside rear chassis corroded outside prescribed area

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

Offside front wing corroded,But has no sharp edges

Offside rear chassis corroded(holed) Just outside prescribed area

Oil leak

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 101,291 miles

Oil leak

drivers seatbelt twisted and slow to retract.

o/s rear corner corroded and holed, but not a prescribed area.

partial sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

windscreen has light scratching caused by damaged wiper, but is right on top edge of swept area.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 101,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

drivers seatbelt twisted and slow to retract.

o/s front brake binding slightly.

o/s rear corner corroded and holed, but not a prescribed area.

partial sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

windscreen has light scratching caused by damaged wiper, but is right on top edge of swept area.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 95,618 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

battery insecure.

drivers seatbelt twisted and slow to retract.

n/s c,v gaiter has slight grease seepage at inner end.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

windscreen has an arc of wiper scratch damage to n/s, but is right on edge of swept area.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 95,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

battery insecure.

drivers seatbelt twisted and slow to retract.

n/s c,v gaiter has slight grease seepage at inner end.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

windscreen has an arc of wiper scratch damage to n/s, but is right on edge of swept area.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,801 miles

Battery insecure

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing a full inspection of outer sills

Wiper scratches on screen

Fail 2 Mar 2012 87,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing a full inspection of outer sills

Wiper scratches on screen

Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,237 miles

Both front brake discs have a rust ring on outer edge

Oil leak

Outer sills have plastic covers Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wiper scrathes on screen

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,341 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing a full inspection of outer sills

Wiper scratches on screen

Fail 4 Mar 2010 72,340 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing a full inspection of outer sills

Wiper scratches on screen

Pass 4 Nov 2008 60,542 miles

Battery insecure

screen has been marked by n/s wiper, right on periphery of zone "B".

Fail 31 Oct 2008 60,532 miles

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

Battery insecure

screen has been marked by n/s wiper, right on periphery of zone "B".

Pass 16 Nov 2007 51,902 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 46,542 miles

slight play in NSF top swivel joint

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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Y899 SPX is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y899 SPX, 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 Y899 SPX registered?

Y899 SPX is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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