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Y312 GYC

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,126 mi
Last recorded57,126 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 GYC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 57,126 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 50,443 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 46,422 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 46,401 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 40,024 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 31,928 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 26,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2019 21,038 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight cracking on front tyres

Pass 4 Oct 2018 16,710 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 16,305 miles

All brake disc faces slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Feb 2016 15,898 miles

All four brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 15,274 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 14,478 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 13,765 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 13,765 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 13,016 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 13,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 12,170 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 12,170 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 11,277 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 10,662 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 9,663 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 8,230 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 6,828 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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Y312 GYC is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y312 GYC, 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 Y312 GYC registered?

Y312 GYC is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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