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Y278 GCU

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,102 mi
Last recorded86,102 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 GCU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 86,102 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back bumper slight damage

front bumoer slight damaged

outersills have plastic cover

vehicle has been fully undersealed

Pass 26 Jan 2012 91,287 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 91,277 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 86,421 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 81,079 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 81,079 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 75,772 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 75,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 69,781 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 69,781 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 63,048 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 63,048 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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Y278 GCU is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y278 GCU, 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 Y278 GCU registered?

Y278 GCU is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y278 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y278 GCU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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