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Y978 VSB

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,977 mi
Last recorded94,977 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 VSB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,977 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 94,977 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,895 miles

o/s + n/s front brake discs (inner faces) in poor condition but not affecting performance/balance

o/s + n/s rear brake discs in poor condition but not affecting performance

o/s rear brake pads wearing thin

slight binding - n/s front + o/s rear brakes - advise attention

some corrodion on brake pipe to o/s rear flexy hose

Fail 6 Apr 2011 86,878 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 75,011 miles

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy hose corroding - advise attention

n/s front wiper blade starting to split

n/s rear light lens damaged but not showing white

rear brake pads close to limit - advise replace soon

Fail 20 Apr 2010 75,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy hose corroding - advise attention

n/s front wiper blade starting to split

n/s rear light lens damaged but not showing white

rear brake pads close to limit - advise replace soon

Pass 6 Apr 2009 66,928 miles

o/s + n/s front brake discs in poor condition - not affecting performance

Pass 10 Apr 2008 53,598 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 41,583 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 38,195 miles

both front tyres- tread depth getting low on outer edges

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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Y978 VSB is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y978 VSB, 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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Y978 VSB is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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