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R168 OSN

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,594 mi
Last recorded130,594 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 OSN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 130,594 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front pannel is showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r door cannot be opeend from the inside

Fail 8 Apr 2010 130,594 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front pannel is showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r door cannot be opeend from the inside

Pass 4 Apr 2009 123,749 miles

advise centre seat belt mechanism "tight"

Fail 25 Mar 2008 114,916 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall but not showing cord

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 114,916 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall but not showing cord

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 105,318 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 97,229 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 97,229 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R168 OSN is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R168 OSN, 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 R168 OSN registered?

R168 OSN is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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