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R743 GFT

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,014 mi
Last recorded92,014 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 GFT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 92,014 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight drag on offside front wheel

Pass 11 May 2012 89,899 miles

Brake pads apear to be wearing thin

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre very close to legal limit and cuts across tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear spring hangers corroded

Slight leak from power steering rack

Suspension coil springs corroded

front strut tops corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 89,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pads apear to be wearing thin

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre very close to legal limit and cuts across tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear spring hangers corroded

Slight leak from power steering rack

Suspension coil springs corroded

front strut tops corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 May 2011 86,750 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 86,750 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,708 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 79,260 miles

Both front flexy brake hoses perished

Brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

Coil springs corroded

Front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Minor chips in windscreen

Offside rear tyre perished and wearing close to legal limit

Steering rack slightly damp

Pass 2 May 2008 76,005 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

f/brake discs deteriated & pads appear thin

fuel tank straps corroded

various minor chips in windscreen

Fail 2 May 2008 76,005 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

f/brake discs deteriated & pads appear thin

fuel tank straps corroded

various minor chips in windscreen

Fail 11 May 2007 73,806 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

fuel tank straps corroded

various minor chips in windscreen & blades deteriated

Pass 11 May 2007 73,806 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

fuel tank straps corroded

various minor chips in windscreen & blades deteriated

Pass 12 May 2006 69,146 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

f/brake discs slightly deteriated

fuel tank straps corroded

slight movement of rack in mounts & dampness around shaft

wiper blades poor

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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R743 GFT is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R743 GFT, 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 R743 GFT registered?

R743 GFT is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R743 GFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R743 GFT shows 12 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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