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R157 EOA

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

170,040 mi
Last recorded170,040 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 EOA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 170,040 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 170,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 168,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 168,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 164,293 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 164,293 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 161,106 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 161,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 158,413 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 158,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 154,709 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 151,797 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 151,797 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 144,287 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 134,264 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 122,987 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 122,987 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 113,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked from outer wall

Pass 26 Apr 2011 103,233 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 103,229 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 92,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2009 83,600 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 76,737 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 76,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 May 2007 70,021 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 63,295 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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R157 EOA is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R157 EOA, 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 R157 EOA registered?

R157 EOA is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R157 EOA safe to buy?

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