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Y38 GYA

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,504 mi
Last recorded156,504 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 GYA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 156,504 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside front crossmember corroded

offside front door pillar corrded

offside rear brake disc

offside wiper linkage loose

Pass 17 Feb 2011 144,436 miles

nearside and offside front crossmember corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2011 144,436 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)

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

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

nearside and offside front crossmember corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 131,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front crossmember corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2010 131,363 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2009 116,790 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 116,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 102,070 miles

nearside front crossmember corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a mounting point

Fail 11 Feb 2008 102,070 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside front crossmember corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a mounting point

Pass 6 Feb 2007 88,724 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 76,999 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 76,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y38 GYA is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc 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 Y38 GYA, 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 Y38 GYA registered?

Y38 GYA is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y38 GYA safe to buy?

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