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Y678 GVX

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,940 mi
Last recorded159,940 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 GVX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 159,940 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 159,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 151,212 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 151,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 141,198 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 141,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 132,094 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 122,324 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 122,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 114,208 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 114,208 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 102,348 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 102,348 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 89,365 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 89,364 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 75,866 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 75,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 63,371 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 56,697 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,051 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 46,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

O/s front wheel has slight restricted free movement

front brakes showed slight imbalance during roller brake test

front number plate is cracked

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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Y678 GVX is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 Y678 GVX, 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 Y678 GVX registered?

Y678 GVX is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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