1996 Nissan Primera 2.0L Petrol · N650 GHJ
1996 Nissan Primera (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 92,300 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PRIMERA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N650 GHJ Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/10/2014
- 92,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N650 GHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Nissan Primera (N650 GHJ) between July 2006 and October 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2014 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
N650 GHJ Mileage History
- 27/07/200676,188 mi
- 01/08/200778,878 mi+2,690 mi
- 05/08/200882,365 mi+3,487 mi
- 18/08/200984,769 mi+2,404 mi
- 02/10/201086,390 mi+1,621 mi
- 03/10/201187,758 mi+1,368 mi
- 16/10/201290,069 mi+2,311 mi
- 06/09/201391,181 mi+1,112 mi
- 15/10/201492,300 mi+1,119 mi
Average of roughly 1,960 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Nissan Primera (P11)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Brake hose chafing and corrosion of the hydraulic linesSerious
The P11 was caught by DVSA recall R/1995/063 (and its follow-up campaigns on the platform) for front flexible brake hoses that could chafe against surrounding suspension components and split, losing hydraulic pressure. On surviving cars the rigid steel brake lines running over the fuel tank to the rear multi-link beam are also a classic MOT failure point in the UK: winter salt and road spray lodge above the tank, rotting the lines unseen until the pedal turns spongy or drops under heavy braking.
- Front Upper Suspension Link and Kingpin Bearing WearModerate
The P11 Primera is celebrated for its BTCC-winning multi-link front suspension, which uses a cast upper third link (kingpin link) pivoting on sealed needle roller bearings and rubber bushes. Under UK road conditions with potholes and speed cushions, the bearing seals perish and water ingress washes out the grease. The needle bearings corrode and seize, causing loud creaking or groaning over bumps, loose steering feel, uneven front tyre wear, and MOT failure for suspension joint play.
- Rear Sill, Wheel Arch, and Crossmember Structural RustSerious
British winter road salt and water entrapment within the double-skinned rear sills, inner wheel arches, and front crossmember under the radiator are the prime cause of surviving P11 Primeras being scrapped. CarPeep data confirms that the licensed UK population has collapsed by 96% since 2014 down to just 1,839 cars, with MOT pass rates lagging at 57.2%. Rust attacks the rear jacking points and arch returns, perforating structural metal within prescribed MOT test distances of suspension mounting points.
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