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Y542 GFC

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,709 mi
Last recorded64,709 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 GFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 64,709 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 64,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 64,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail and fouling onto part of vehicle (rubbing) (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 63,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bottom on wing corroded

Fail 9 May 2023 63,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bottom on wing corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 61,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2022 61,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe corroded through at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2021 60,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 60,175 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 58,841 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 57,326 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 57,325 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2017 55,566 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 55,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 53,866 miles

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

flexi joint damaged

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 51,744 miles

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

flexi joint damaged but not leaking exhaust gases

Fail 18 May 2015 51,743 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

flexi joint damaged but not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 15 May 2014 48,580 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 45,716 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 45,698 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 May 2012 43,027 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 40,538 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 37,958 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 35,223 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 31,906 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 28,968 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 26,253 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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Y542 GFC is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y542 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.

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What year was Y542 GFC registered?

Y542 GFC is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y542 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y542 GFC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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