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N3 OTE

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,831 mi
Last recorded47,831 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 OTE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 47,831 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 47,751 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 47,637 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 47,598 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 47,563 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 47,528 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 47,515 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 47,371 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 47,332 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,954 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 46,288 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 46,288 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 45,721 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,009 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,450 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,215 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,900 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,652 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 42,950 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,367 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 41,695 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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N3 OTE is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 91,289 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N3 OTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Primera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N3 OTE?

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What year was N3 OTE registered?

N3 OTE is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is N3 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 OTE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N3 OTE have outstanding finance?

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