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Y538 GJO

2001 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,221 mi
Last recorded146,221 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 GJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 146,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to vehicle structure and components

unable to inspect welding repairs due to finishing work / undersealing and sill covers

vehicle is fitted with sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 29 Mar 2019 146,218 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow and vehicle will not tick over (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to vehicle structure and components

vehicle is fitted with sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2018 146,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to outer sill areas where inspection is possible due to sill covers

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 146,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to outer sill areas where inspection is possible due to sill covers

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 143,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 135,395 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 135,395 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 129,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 109,461 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 109,461 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 92,930 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 62,445 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 40,102 miles

o/s/front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,321 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,650 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 35,650 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,036 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 31,365 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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Y538 GJO is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y538 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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What year was Y538 GJO registered?

Y538 GJO is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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