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Y512 GFC

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,705 mi
Last recorded115,705 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY512 GFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 115,705 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 103,238 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 91,610 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 85,875 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front cross member corroded

n/s/r tyrewall scrubbed

Pass 16 Sep 2009 85,875 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front cross member corroded

n/s/r tyrewall scrubbed

Pass 1 Oct 2008 77,940 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 77,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 68,994 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 68,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 62,824 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 62,824 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 55,810 miles

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

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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Y512 GFC 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 66.7%.

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 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 Y512 GFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y512 GFC registered?

Y512 GFC is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 May 2001.

Is Y512 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y512 GFC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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