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Y97 GJO

2001 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,578 mi
Last recorded81,578 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 GJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,578 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 74,657 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 75,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside mirror slight damage, not affecting view to the rear

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 74,985 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 73,112 miles

handbrake comes up high

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2009 73,112 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake comes up high

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2008 63,727 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 50,997 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 50,995 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,577 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 39,385 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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Y97 GJO is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y97 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 Y97 GJO registered?

Y97 GJO is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y97 GJO safe to buy?

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