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R156 MEW

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,826 mi
Last recorded158,826 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 MEW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2018 158,826 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 154,738 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 154,647 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 149,313 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 90,718 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 143,398 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 139,335 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 133,901 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 133,901 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 125,177 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 125,177 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 116,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs deterating

nearside rear lamp damaged

stone chip nearside headlight

Fail 28 Feb 2011 116,854 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 108,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 102,226 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all four brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Feb 2008 96,281 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 90,383 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 86,050 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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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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What year was R156 MEW registered?

R156 MEW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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