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73,183 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Edges, Tread Depth 2.7mm, Outer Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside are approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust pipe heat shields corroded and insecure
Front radiator cross member is corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall,tread and various small cuts in tread 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges, close to legal limit 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread misty (0.1 (b))
engine sump corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside are approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust pipe heat shields corroded and insecure
Front radiator cross member is corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall,tread and various small cuts in tread 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges, close to legal limit 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread misty (0.1 (b))
engine sump corroded
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Edges, Tread Depth 2.1mm. Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Edges, Tread Depth 2.1mm. Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust Silencer Joint Leaking, Sealed With Paste (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust Heatshield Broken & Loose
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit, Wearing on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Perished, Cracks In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust Heatshield Broken & Loose
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit, Wearing on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Perished, Cracks In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit, Wearing on Both Edges & Cracks In-between Tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front radiator cross member slight corrosion
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust showing signs of corrosion
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front radiator cross member slight corrosion
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust showing signs of corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Both nearside tyres worn outer edges
Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge
Offside front tyre worn to limit, iner edge
Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 x 15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge
Offside front tyre worn to limit, iner edge
185/65/15
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Nail in tyre wearing thin strong advise
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
driver seat belt slightly frayed
n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outa edge
o/s/f tyre perished strong advise
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both showing to much white light (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
185/65/15
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Nail in tyre wearing thin strong advise
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
driver seat belt slightly frayed
n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outa edge
o/s/f tyre perished strong advise
185/65/15
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear tyre perished, nail in tread and on limit STRONG ADVISE
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear child seat fitted
185/65r15
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear tyre perished on side walls
185/65r15
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside rear tyre perished on side walls
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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R168 UTP is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 UTP, 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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R168 UTP is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 13 June 1998.
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