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Y477 GEC

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,510 mi
Last recorded135,510 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 GEC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 135,510 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s mirror broken

Pass 13 Sep 2013 124,352 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 124,531 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre has a cut

Pass 28 Feb 2012 98,705 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 88,088 miles

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

Offside front tyre has a tear in the sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 8 Feb 2011 88,088 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front tyre has a tear in the sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 15 Feb 2010 83,722 miles

front number plate discolouring

slight damage to outer wall o/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2009 78,760 miles

front number plate discolouring

Fail 6 Feb 2009 78,735 miles

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

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

front number plate discolouring

Fail 8 Feb 2008 73,007 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 73,007 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 65,567 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 55,181 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 55,181 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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Y477 GEC is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y477 GEC, 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 Y477 GEC registered?

Y477 GEC is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y477 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y477 GEC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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