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R149 DGO

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

112,264 mi
Last recorded112,264 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 DGO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 112,264 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 112,263 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 106,460 miles

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 20 Sep 2024 106,460 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 21 Sep 2023 100,616 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 92,492 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 88,545 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 85,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 82,198 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 82,198 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 79,947 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 77,956 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 74,847 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 70,535 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,889 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 62,289 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 62,289 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 55,227 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 51,353 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 48,636 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 45,068 miles

Nearside front tyre 3/4mm tread depth left

Offside front on 4mm

Fail 22 May 2009 45,068 miles

Nearside front tyre 3/4mm tread depth left

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front on 4mm

Pass 23 May 2008 43,254 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 41,090 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 37,422 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 33,792 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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R149 DGO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R149 DGO, 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 R149 DGO registered?

R149 DGO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R149 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 DGO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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