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Y521 GJO

2001 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,257 mi
Last recorded153,257 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 GJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 153,257 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2011 153,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2010 146,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

emissions difficult to pass

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

under body sensors/switches damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2010 146,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

emissions difficult to pass

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

under body sensors/switches damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2009 141,844 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 141,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 129,380 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Sep 2007 111,274 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 111,274 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 96,211 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 96,067 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Y521 GJO is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y521 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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Y521 GJO is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y521 GJO safe to buy?

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