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R215 GKK

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,523 mi
Last recorded92,523 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 GKK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 92,523 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 88,924 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 85,405 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 85,337 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2012 82,452 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2012 82,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

washer bottle needs cleaning

Pass 7 Feb 2011 77,056 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 77,056 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 73,302 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 73,302 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 68,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside strut mount nuts corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2009 68,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside strut mount nuts corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,877 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 64,877 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 60,364 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 60,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2006 57,403 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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R215 GKK is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R215 GKK, 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.

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R215 GKK is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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