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Y788 GOU

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,527 mi
Last recorded130,527 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 GOU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2018 130,527 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Inner sill has slight corosion

Nearside Rear Inner sill has slight corosion

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Nearside Rear light has slight damage

Offside Front Inner sill has slight corosion

Offside Rear Inner sill has slight corosion

Rear chassis rails have slight corosion

Pass 23 Sep 2016 127,494 miles

Both front wings corroded.

Rear bumper loose and supports corroded.

Fail 22 Sep 2016 127,494 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Both wings (6.1.C.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Drive shaft ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake indicates brake judder ABS activating during brake test (3.7.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Drive shaft ring (3.4.2)

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

Rear bumper loose and supports corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 124,389 miles

Both front outer wheel arches corroded.

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 124,389 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

corrosion front offside outer wheel arch

Fail 17 Apr 2014 119,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front nearside tyre cut outer sidewall

rear offside light lens slight damage

Pass 17 Apr 2014 119,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front nearside tyre cut outer sidewall

rear offside light lens slight damage

Pass 7 Mar 2013 114,967 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 114,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 111,082 miles

o/s front wiper arm mount worn

Fail 21 Mar 2012 111,082 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front wiper arm mount worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 106,666 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 106,666 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 101,909 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 95,532 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 92,855 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 85,288 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 70,121 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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Y788 GOU is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y788 GOU, 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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Y788 GOU is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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