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Y988 VSB

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,950 mi
Last recorded107,950 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 VSB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 107,950 miles

Drivers electric window inoperative

Drivers window wiper rubber slightly torn

Engine management warning light on dash

Offside front fog lamp inoperative

Rear bumper insecure at offside rear. Support bracket corroded.

Repair to vehicle structure heavly undersealed

Fail 16 Feb 2010 107,735 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine management warning light on dash

Nearside front wiper blade rubber slightly torn

Offside front fog lamp inoperative

Rear bumper insecure at offside rear. Support bracket corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 99,834 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 99,834 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,000 miles

Both rear brake discs excessively corroded on surface and slightly worn

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 74,111 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 61,888 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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Y988 VSB is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y988 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y988 VSB registered?

Y988 VSB is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y988 VSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y988 VSB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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