MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box split (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box holed (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill next to old repair (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front cross member badly corroded
general underside corrosion
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front cross member badly corroded
general underside corrosion
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust any higher (1.8)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nearside rea lanp lens broken offside rear lamp lens cracked
wiper linkage worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nearside rea lanp lens broken offside rear lamp lens cracked
wiper linkage worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear brake discs deterating
nearside rear lamp damaged
stone chip nearside headlight
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear brake discs deterating
nearside rear lamp damaged
stone chip nearside headlight
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
wiper linkage work
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
all four brake discs slightly pitted
How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?
Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R156 MEW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R156 MEW, 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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R156 MEW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 February 1998.
Is R156 MEW safe to buy?
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