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Y96 STP

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,259 mi
Last recorded115,259 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 STP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 115,259 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 155,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 111,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 111,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 108,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front brake binding

Pass 1 Feb 2013 106,120 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 102,812 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 102,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 92,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion in places

oil leaks around engine/gearbox areas

Fail 11 Jan 2010 80,395 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

body work damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2010 80,395 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

body work damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2009 67,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 67,303 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 49,610 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,610 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 34,751 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 34,593 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre 2mm

slight bind offside front brake

small chips front windscreen

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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Y96 STP is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y96 STP, 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 Y96 STP registered?

Y96 STP is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y96 STP safe to buy?

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