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R485 GDT

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,453 mi
Last recorded125,453 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 GDT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 125,453 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 11 May 2010 112,257 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges, check tracking

corrosion on both body sills

gearbox earth strap broken

Fail 10 May 2010 112,257 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges, check tracking

corrosion on both body sills

gearbox earth strap broken

Pass 21 Apr 2009 96,359 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 96,359 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2008 89,422 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 89,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2007 82,916 miles

offside front brake slightly binding †front wiper bushes badly worn causing stem to rub on bonnet edge

Fail 5 May 2007 82,916 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front brake slightly binding †front wiper bushes badly worn causing stem to rub on bonnet edge

Pass 3 May 2006 67,539 miles

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

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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R485 GDT is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R485 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 R485 GDT registered?

R485 GDT is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R485 GDT safe to buy?

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