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Y998 FRA

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,217 mi
Last recorded70,217 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 FRA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 70,217 miles

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

corrosion to rear brake discs

damage to nearside rear bumper corner but secure

damage to offside front door mirror casing but secure

damage to offside rear light lense but not affecting lights / colours

general corrsion to underside of vehicle

nail in nearside rear tyre - unrepairable

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front fog light in op

nearside front tyre cracked / perished and getting low on tread

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked / perished

offside front tyre cracked / perished and getting low on tread

offside rear tyre heavily cracked / perished

slight engine oil leak

slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 4 Nov 2013 68,350 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,595 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,598 miles

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)

wear in offside wiper spindle

Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,958 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 55,940 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,694 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 49,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 42,537 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,768 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 35,754 miles

Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system (3.3.E.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 28,026 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 28,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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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Y998 FRA is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y998 FRA, 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 Y998 FRA registered?

Y998 FRA is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y998 FRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y998 FRA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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