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Y579 GJO

2001 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,388 mi
Last recorded56,388 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 GJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 56,388 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front cross member rusty

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 56,388 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front cross member rusty

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 47,202 miles

Front cross member rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 40,285 miles

Front cross member rusty

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 40,266 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front cross member rusty

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 35,970 miles

Front cross member offside front corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Dec 2019 33,229 miles

front cross member excessively corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx. 2000 miles

slight binding at all wheels

Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,030 miles

imbalance between front brakes,slight binding at nearside front wheel

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx. 2000 miles

various underbody corrosion,some excessive

vehicle overheats,fan not cutting in?

Pass 27 Apr 2017 32,431 miles

p.a.s fluid resivoir and surrounding area is damp

rear brake discs corroded and advise checking rear brake pads in approx. 3000 miles

slight binding at front wheels

various brake hose ferules corroded

various underbody components corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 32,431 miles

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

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

p.a.s fluid resivoir and surrounding area is damp

rear brake discs corroded and advise checking rear brake pads in approx. 3000 miles

slight binding at front wheels

various brake hose ferules corroded

various underbody components corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,484 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,629 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 28,628 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre splitting on inner side wall

Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,034 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,894 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Front cross member corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 26,053 miles

nearside front tyre side wall perishing

Fail 19 Apr 2012 26,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre side wall perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 16 Apr 2011 24,828 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,545 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,961 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 May 2008 22,481 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc scord and corroded

Pass 2 May 2008 22,481 miles

nearside rear brake disc scord and corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,779 miles

front discs show signs of hot spotting

rear brake discs pitted and scorded

Pass 2 May 2006 20,845 miles

slight play in steering rack mounts

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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Y579 GJO is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y579 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 Y579 GJO registered?

Y579 GJO is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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