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Y288 GCU

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,215 mi
Last recorded53,215 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 GCU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,215 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 53,143 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EXHAUST CORRODED.

L/H/F TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

SOME FREE PLAY AT HANDBRAKE LEVER.

SURFACE CORROSION AT L/H/R BRAKE DISC.

VARIOUS MARKS ON BODY.

WINDSCREEN SLIGHTLY SCORED.

WRONG BRAKE FLUID CAP FITTED.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,388 miles

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

incorrect cap fitted to brake fluid reservoir

Fail 12 Oct 2009 45,388 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

incorrect cap fitted to brake fluid reservoir

slight freeplay at handbrake lever

Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,257 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 37,215 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 30,387 miles

EXHAUST TAILBOX FLANGE CORRODED.

REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF EXCESS HEAT.

SLIGHT SCORING AT INNER SURFACE OF L/H/F BRAKE DISC.

WRONG BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP FITTED.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 26,551 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 96,687 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 26,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside 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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Y288 GCU is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y288 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y288 GCU registered?

Y288 GCU is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y288 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y288 GCU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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