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P5 DCW

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

59,894 mi
Last recorded59,894 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 DCW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 59,894 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 59,463 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 58,894 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 52,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 44,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 36,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,135 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 19,125 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 19,119 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,114 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,778 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,914 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,372 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 14,335 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,335 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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P5 DCW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P5 DCW, 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

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What year was P5 DCW registered?

P5 DCW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is P5 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 DCW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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