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R309 GUD

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,754 mi
Last recorded168,754 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 GUD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 168,754 miles

Alternator drive belt in poor condition

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

fuel tank straps corroded

rear of inner sills corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2011 168,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Alternator drive belt in poor condition

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

fuel tank straps corroded

rear of inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 159,648 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 159,535 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 152,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

long travel on hand brake

rear washers not working

Pass 29 Feb 2008 139,512 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 139,249 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING ON.

O/S/F C.V. BOOT PERISHED.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 125,919 miles

both f/wipers split(still clear screen)

both no.plates deteriorated

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 111,588 miles

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

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

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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R309 GUD is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R309 GUD, 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 R309 GUD registered?

R309 GUD is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R309 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R309 GUD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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