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Y489 GJO

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,755 mi
Last recorded76,755 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 GJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2017 76,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front lower cross member corroded but not seriously weakened

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,948 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2016 72,948 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 69,095 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2015 69,095 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2014 65,419 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 65,332 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 62,681 miles

Front cross member starting to corrode

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

Rear exhust flange on back box starting to corrode.

Fail 27 Apr 2013 62,681 miles

Front cross member starting to corrode

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhust flange on back box starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,988 miles

front brake flexi hoses perished

n/s/f cv joint worn and boot weeping grease

rear silencer /centre section corroded, not blowing

Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,365 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,361 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 55,361 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs liped

Fail 24 Apr 2010 51,126 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

o/s wiper split

unable to see rear inner pads

Pass 24 Apr 2010 51,126 miles

o/s wiper split

unable to see rear inner pads

Pass 4 Apr 2009 45,002 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2008 41,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2008 41,414 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 37,227 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 31,321 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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Y489 GJO is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y489 GJO, 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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Y489 GJO is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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