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Y343 GCL

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,187 mi
Last recorded115,187 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 GCL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 115,187 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 115,187 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 108,313 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 108,313 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 103,988 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 99,464 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,011 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake pad just within legal limit

Fail 25 Apr 2013 96,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside rear brake pad just within legal limit

Pass 25 Apr 2012 89,273 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 89,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 78,878 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 21 Apr 2011 78,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 17 Apr 2010 67,294 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked but no white light showing

Fail 17 Apr 2010 67,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r light lens cracked but no white light showing

Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,982 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 59,982 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre down to 3mm tread depth

nearside rear light unit damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2008 55,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,316 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 48,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,568 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 41,035 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 41,035 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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Y343 GCL is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y343 GCL, 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 Y343 GCL registered?

Y343 GCL is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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