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R478 GDT

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,440 mi
Last recorded115,440 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 GDT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 115,440 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 115,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 112,814 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front tyre wall worn

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 11 Jun 2013 112,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre wall worn

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 6 Jun 2012 109,072 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre outer wall cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2011 105,377 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front number plate damaged

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 2 Jun 2011 105,377 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate damaged

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 8 Jun 2010 101,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 13 Jun 2009 97,446 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 97,429 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 92,707 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 76,671 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 60,767 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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R478 GDT is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R478 GDT, 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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What year was R478 GDT registered?

R478 GDT is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R478 GDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R478 GDT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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