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R950 GTM

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

147,070 mi
Last recorded147,070 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 GTM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2016 147,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front cross member corroded

Front exhaust deteriorated

Front exhaust hanger broken

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

wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 142,005 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

general corrosion at rear chassis-rear crossmember & front crossmember

Fail 19 Mar 2015 141,928 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

general corrosion at rear chassis-rear crossmember & front crossmember

Pass 3 Apr 2014 136,549 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 136,547 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 131,521 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 131,521 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 126,044 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 126,044 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 121,479 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 121,479 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 115,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 110,744 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 110,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 104,212 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 104,212 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 98,422 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 98,422 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 93,035 miles

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

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

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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R950 GTM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R950 GTM, 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 R950 GTM registered?

R950 GTM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R950 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R950 GTM shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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