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R140 PGG

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,969 mi
Last recorded114,969 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 PGG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2013 114,969 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise oil low added to test

Pass 19 Mar 2012 101,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,092 miles

advise corrosion on front crossmember, outwith prescribed areas

Fail 29 Mar 2011 89,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise corrosion on front crossmember, outwith prescribed areas

Pass 23 Feb 2010 81,705 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 76,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 76,805 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 71,089 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 71,058 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2007 65,189 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 60,914 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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R140 PGG is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R140 PGG, 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 R140 PGG registered?

R140 PGG is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R140 PGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 PGG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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