1997 Nissan Primera 1.6L Petrol · R853 GJR
1997 Nissan Primera (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 136,495 miles. MOT expired on 04 Mar 2013.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PRIMERA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Mar 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R853 GJR Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2012
- 136,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R853 GJR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan Primera (R853 GJR) between November 2004 and March 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
R853 GJR Mileage History
- 25/11/200476,121 mi
- 08/12/200586,815 mi+10,694 mi
- 15/11/200695,662 mi+8,847 mi
- 21/11/200695,857 mi+195 mi
- 28/11/2007105,706 mi+9,849 mi
- 28/11/2007105,706 mi
- 26/11/2008113,926 mi+8,220 mi
- 26/11/2008113,926 mi
- 02/02/2010126,634 mi+12,708 mi
- 02/02/2010126,634 mi
- 25/01/2011129,704 mi+3,070 mi
- 05/03/2012136,495 mi+6,791 mi
- 05/03/2012136,495 mi
Average of roughly 8,298 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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