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R143 NTN

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,984 mi
Last recorded63,984 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 NTN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,984 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion brake pipes

corrosion hose ferrals

front crossmember corrosion but not yet holed

front wishbones corrodeing

surface rust discs

Fail 25 Mar 2013 63,984 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion brake pipes

corrosion hose ferrals

front crossmember corrosion but not yet holed

front wishbones corrodeing

surface rust discs

Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,890 miles

front crossmember corrodeing

front rear tyres getting low

slight corrosion brake pipes and hose ferrals

wishbones corrodeing

Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,612 miles

all 4 tyres getting low

Fail 15 Apr 2011 63,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

all 4 tyres getting low

Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 49,920 miles

corrotion on front wishbones and rear subframe

crack n/s/f windscreen suspect slightly smaller wiper fitted for test

surface rust rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,328 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 47,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 40,477 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,539 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 35,367 miles

front wishbones surface rust

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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R143 NTN is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R143 NTN, 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 R143 NTN registered?

R143 NTN is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R143 NTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R143 NTN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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