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Y966 RBA

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,789 mi
Last recorded83,789 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 RBA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,789 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

genral under body corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2014 83,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres close to limit

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

genral under body corrosion

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 76,127 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 67,025 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both n/s/ tyres at 3mm. n/s/f tyre also wearing on side wall

o/s/f and spare tyre at 2mm

Pass 22 May 2009 59,031 miles

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 28 May 2008 52,167 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 44,512 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 37,102 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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Y966 RBA is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y966 RBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y966 RBA registered?

Y966 RBA is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y966 RBA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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