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Y968 BCW

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,006 mi
Last recorded111,006 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 BCW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 111,006 miles

edge wear at offside front tyre

engine management lamp on

nearside front tyre tread and sidewalls cracking

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

scratches at offside front screen

spare tyre flat and worn

wheel trims and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Jun 2012 111,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

edge wear at offside front tyre

engine management lamp on

nearside front tyre tread and sidewalls cracking

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

scratches at offside front screen

spare tyre flat and worn

suspect front brake pad wear

wheel trims and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2011 108,595 miles

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

engine management lamp on

o/s front screen scratched

outer edge wearing at n/s rear tyre

outer edge wearing at o/s front tyre

recom' replacement rear brake pads

slight tight action at o/s rear brake

tread and inner sidewall cracking at n/s front tyre

wheel trims and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Jun 2010 106,796 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management lamp on

front screen scratched

n/s rear tyre edge wearing ( stepped tread pattern )

outer edge wearing at o/s front tyre

wheel trims and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2010 106,796 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management lamp on

front screen scratched

n/s rear tyre edge wearing ( stepped tread pattern )

outer edge wearing at o/s front tyre

wheel trims and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2009 105,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management lamp on

intermittant cutting out ( idle )

irregular wear at o/s rear tyre close/ at limit

outer edge wearing n/s rear tyre

outer edge worn n/s front tyre ( recom' replacement )

scratches at o/s front windscreen

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight smear and noise at n/s wiper ( wiper worn )

Fail 26 Jun 2009 105,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management lamp on

intermittant cutting out ( idle )

irregular wear at o/s rear tyre close/ at limit

outer edge wearing n/s rear tyre

outer edge worn n/s front tyre ( recom' replacement )

scratches at o/s front windscreen

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight smear and noise at n/s wiper ( wiper worn )

Pass 25 Jun 2008 101,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside rear tyre close to wear limits

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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Y968 BCW is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y968 BCW, 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 Y968 BCW registered?

Y968 BCW is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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