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R966 GTM

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,456 mi
Last recorded122,456 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 GTM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 122,456 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 122,271 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 115,354 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 109,336 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 102,557 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 102,557 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 96,915 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 89,255 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 82,516 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 76,487 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 76,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 70,688 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,910 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 56,591 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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R966 GTM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R966 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 R966 GTM registered?

R966 GTM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R966 GTM safe to buy?

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