1997 Nissan Primera 1.6L Petrol · R685 XUD
1997 Nissan Primera (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 137,425 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PRIMERA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1597cc
R685 XUD Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2013
- 137,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R685 XUD Mileage History
- 01/12/200573,839 mi
- 10/12/200573,839 mi
- 02/12/200685,253 mi+11,414 mi
- 23/11/200797,080 mi+11,827 mi
- 24/11/2008109,034 mi+11,954 mi
- 01/12/2008109,034 mi
- 21/11/2009119,794 mi+10,760 mi
- 21/11/2009119,794 mi
- 14/01/2011126,028 mi+6,234 mi
- 11/01/2012130,694 mi+4,666 mi
- 11/01/2013137,425 mi+6,731 mi
Average of roughly 8,940 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R685 XUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan Primera (R685 XUD) between December 2005 and January 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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