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R705 GKK

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,454 mi
Last recorded89,454 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 GKK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 89,454 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,997 miles

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

offside rear sill corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 84,989 miles

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

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

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

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,799 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,621 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 71,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,854 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,306 miles

N/S/F lower arm rear bush has gresse covered all over it

N/S/R tyre cracking badly

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid low

stearing wheel has a cover fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2011 61,306 miles

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

N/S/F lower arm rear bush has gresse covered all over it

N/S/R tyre cracking badly

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid low

stearing wheel has a cover fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2010 62,123 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 62,123 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 57,259 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 57,259 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 52,332 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,332 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2007 48,770 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 48,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

damage to nearside headlamp and water ingress.

o/s/f wiper bllade split

Fail 15 Dec 2006 45,183 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 45,183 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2005 42,550 miles

n/s headlamp chipped

n/s/r light lense cracked

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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R705 GKK is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R705 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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R705 GKK is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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