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R116 LMW

1998 Nissan Primera

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,368 mi
Last recorded140,368 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 LMW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 140,368 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 140,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 140,352 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 136,790 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 136,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 125,565 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)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 115,922 miles

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

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

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

front side windows excessively tinted

Pass 7 Dec 2006 115,922 miles

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

front side windows excessively tinted

Pass 17 Dec 2005 103,898 miles

cover missing from back of offside headlamp

Fail 17 Dec 2005 103,898 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R116 LMW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R116 LMW, 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 R116 LMW registered?

R116 LMW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R116 LMW safe to buy?

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