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Y985 VSB

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,822 mi
Last recorded106,822 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 VSB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 106,822 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at top of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 102,840 miles

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

Fuel/brake pipes undersealed not allowing a full inspection

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

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

Nearside front sill corroded

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

Rears bumper damaged/loose

Pass 26 Feb 2014 96,288 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust deteriorating

Fail 26 Feb 2014 96,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust deteriorating

tyre size 185/65/15

Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,445 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,104 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 79,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,500 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,432 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,651 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,636 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 45,636 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,792 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,960 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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Y985 VSB is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y985 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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What year was Y985 VSB registered?

Y985 VSB is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y985 VSB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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