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£980 (Est: £300 - £500)
Nissan Primera SRI 1997
UK • 1 Feb 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Nissan Primera SRI, finished in silver, is a second-generation pre-facelift model with a 2.0-liter engine and 5-speed manual gearbox. It lacks comprehensive historical records, with only MOT history from 2005 to 2022 available. The car is presented as a potential starter classic or a foundation for a track project, appealing to those seeking customization opportunities.
Condition
6
Rated 'Good' due to the moderate wear expected for its age, presence of minor cosmetic imperfections like potential light scratches, and the need for some reconditioning. The lack of comprehensive historical records further influences this assessment.
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83,282 miles
SJNFCAP11U0143186
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
R617GFT
1997
Auction
Description
On the Surface: This is a 1997 Nissan Primera SRI which presents itself in a silver finish.
This example is a second-generation prefacelift design.
History: Regrettably, this particular vehicle lacks comprehensive historical records.
The only available documentation is the online MOT printout detailing its MOT history from 2005, commencing at 42,912 miles and concluding in 2022 at 83,282 miles.
The Model: Belonging to the second generation of Primera models manufactured between 1996 and 1999, this specific example represents the SRI variant.
Beneath the bonnet lies a 2.0-litre engine, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox that delivers 128 BHP to the front wheels.
The Primera model boasts significant accolades in the motorsport scen, notably winning the British Touring Car Championship manufacturer’s and team titles with RML’s support in 1998 and 1999.
Additionally, it secured victories in the Independents’ Cup during 1999 and 2000, cementing the Primera’s place in touring car histo...
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£560
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£1,701
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£87,750
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 3rd Oct 2022
Latest MOT mileage:
83,282 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 9th Sept 2021, 83,282 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On 28th Sept 2020, 81,796 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- General corrosion to underside chassis and suspension components
Passed
On 4th Oct 2019, 80,579 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- some under body corrosion
Failed
On 3rd Oct 2019, 80,579 miles
There were 13 defects noted, with 3 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- some under body corrosion
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