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R71 GDT

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,913 mi
Last recorded83,913 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 GDT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2014 83,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

vehicle very rusty towards rear axle area ON O/S AND N/S

Pass 16 Jul 2013 79,425 miles

heat shield loose removed

Pass 9 Jul 2012 74,982 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,807 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 67,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,709 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2010 59,704 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2009 52,433 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 52,433 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 48,073 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 48,073 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 44,924 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 36,876 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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R71 GDT is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R71 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 R71 GDT registered?

R71 GDT is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R71 GDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 GDT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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