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Y471 GCU

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,006 mi
Last recorded93,006 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 GCU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 93,006 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 91,230 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 76,134 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,744 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 12 Jun 2015 69,728 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,226 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,810 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,643 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 48,919 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,165 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 42,829 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,829 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 8 May 2007 39,340 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y471 GCU is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y471 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 Y471 GCU registered?

Y471 GCU is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y471 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y471 GCU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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