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R117 REW

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,142 mi
Last recorded80,142 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 REW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,067 miles

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,577 miles

Front brake imbalance of 25% max allowed is 25%

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 64,547 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake imbalance of 25% max allowed is 25%

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F door mirror glass missing

O/S/R light lense small hole

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Poor headlight image

Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,223 miles

Crack in front windowscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,051 miles

Nail In nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre on 2mm tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 47,049 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,734 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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R117 REW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R117 REW, 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.

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What year was R117 REW registered?

R117 REW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R117 REW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 REW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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