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GY13 GKN

2013 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,299 mi
Last recorded178,299 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Primastar92,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY13 GKN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 178,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 178,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 172,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 172,126 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 166,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Rear trailing arm bush worn

Pass 19 Jun 2023 157,033 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 24 Jun 2022 148,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 148,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 142,682 miles

Rear fuel pipe damp

Pass 12 Jun 2020 136,866 miles

signs of diesel leak ,fuel pipe from tank. had a temp repair to broken pipe

Fail 12 Jun 2020 136,866 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215x65x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear signs of tyre tread distorting 215x65x16

signs of diesel leak ,fuel pipe from tank. had a temp repair to broken pipe

Pass 28 Jun 2019 121,985 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 121,985 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 103,482 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,444 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 83,442 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 61,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 61,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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)

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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GY13 GKN is a 2013 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 92,727 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 Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY13 GKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 13 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GY13 GKN is a 2013 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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