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R972 GEW

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,626 mi
Last recorded125,626 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 GEW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 125,626 miles

chip in osf headlight

corrision to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2012 116,980 miles

brake pipes corroded

nsf cv boot pin holed

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2011 108,487 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT EXHAUST FLEX PIPE SLIGHTLY BLOWING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT AND RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 21 Feb 2011 108,487 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT EXHAUST FLEX PIPE SLIGHTLY BLOWING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT AND RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 2 Mar 2010 98,437 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN

Pass 3 Mar 2009 91,535 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 85,761 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 85,761 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

osr tyre cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2007 78,368 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 72,005 miles

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

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

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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R972 GEW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R972 GEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R972 GEW registered?

R972 GEW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R972 GEW safe to buy?

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