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R151 BUR

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,318 mi
Last recorded84,318 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 BUR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 84,318 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 84,318 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 80,084 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,826 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 75,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,049 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 70,049 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 68,017 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 65,337 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,235 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,855 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 59,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2010 57,237 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 57,237 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,454 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 54,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,145 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 52,145 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 50,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 50,191 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 48,018 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 45,386 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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R151 BUR is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R151 BUR, 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 R151 BUR registered?

R151 BUR is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R151 BUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 BUR shows 22 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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