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R160 GWC

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,340 mi
Last recorded139,340 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 GWC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 139,340 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 139,340 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 123,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 106,201 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 106,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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R160 GWC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 91,289 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 R160 GWC, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Primera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R160 GWC registered?

R160 GWC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R160 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 GWC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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