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NISSAN PRIMERA1997 · 2.0L PETROL

P565 CBW

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1997 NISSAN PRIMERA — PETROL, 1998cc. This vehicle has 124,682 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 27/07/2009
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 29/05/2009
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a significant roadworthiness risk due to a complete lack of recent MOT data. The last recorded test occurred in July 2008, meaning the certification is nearly eighteen years lapsed and suggests the car has either been off the road or operated without legal testing compliance. Based on the available history, the maintenance trend is stagnant. The final recorded entries show minor failures related to basic lighting and wiper components, but there is no evidence of any mechanical or structural upkeep performed in the last two decades. The mileage profile is highly irregular for a 29-year-old vehicle. While 124,682 miles represents an average of approximately 4,300 miles per year, the record shows a massive data gap between the July 2007 test at 111,449 miles and the 2008 test at 124,682 miles, followed by no recorded movement for eighteen years. This pattern often indicates long periods of stationary, which frequently leads to the degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and perished fuel lines despite the relatively low total odometer reading. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and braking system, as the 2007 record already flagged excessive corrosion on the rear brake pipes. Given the age and likely long inactivity, check for deep rust on the sills, floor pans, and exhaust system. You should also inspect the CV joint gaiters, which were a known failure point in 2006, and verify that the parking brake has not seized. Without a recent MOT history, the current condition of the suspension bushes and drivetrain seals remains entirely unknown and represents a high risk of immediate failure.

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35
/ 100 · Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 4, 2026, 04:03 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a significant roadworthiness risk due to a complete lack of recent MOT data. The last recorded test occurred in July 2008, meaning the certification is nearly eighteen years lapsed and suggests the car has either been off the road or operated without legal testing compliance. Based on the available history, the maintenance trend is stagnant. The final recorded entries show minor failures related to basic lighting and wiper components, but there is no evidence of any mechanical or structural upkeep performed in the last two decades. The mileage profile is highly irregular for a 29-year-old vehicle. While 124,682 miles represents an average of approximately 4,300 miles per year, the record shows a massive data gap between the July 2007 test at 111,449 miles and the 2008 test at 124,682 miles, followed by no recorded movement for eighteen years. This pattern often indicates long periods of stationary, which frequently leads to the degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and perished fuel lines despite the relatively low total odometer reading. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and braking system, as the 2007 record already flagged excessive corrosion on the rear brake pipes. Given the age and likely long inactivity, check for deep rust on the sills, floor pans, and exhaust system. You should also inspect the CV joint gaiters, which were a known failure point in 2006, and verify that the parking brake has not seized. Without a recent MOT history, the current condition of the suspension bushes and drivetrain seals remains entirely unknown and represents a high risk of immediate failure.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 Nissan Primera (P565 CBW) has a recorded MOT history spanning from July 2006 to July 2008, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Nissan has a 40% success rate (2 passes and 3 fails). This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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ADVISORY