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R141 WLP

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,468 mi
Last recorded165,468 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 WLP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 165,468 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 161,918 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 161,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 155,231 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 155,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 141,486 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 135,455 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 130,597 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 130,597 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 123,764 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 110,079 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 110,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 107,883 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 107,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R141 WLP is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R141 WLP, 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 R141 WLP registered?

R141 WLP is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R141 WLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R141 WLP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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