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Y238 GJO

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,814 mi
Last recorded108,814 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 GJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 108,814 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 108,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,405 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 100,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 90,665 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 90,665 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,884 miles

Rear bumper insecure

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 80,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 77,457 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,733 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,208 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 62,588 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,588 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,759 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 50,892 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,892 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 44,592 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 37,893 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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Y238 GJO is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y238 GJO, 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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Y238 GJO is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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