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R168 UTP

1998 Nissan Primera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,183 mi
Last recorded73,183 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 UTP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 73,183 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 71,239 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 71,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 69,001 miles

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))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 69,000 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 65,382 miles

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))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 65,382 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 60,882 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,528 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 57,528 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 55,347 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 55,347 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,942 miles

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))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 51,942 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 48,632 miles

Both nearside tyres worn outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,264 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside front tyre worn to limit, iner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2017 40,263 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 33,058 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 33,057 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 14,804 miles

185/65r15

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

nearside rear tyre perished on side walls

Fail 15 Sep 2014 14,804 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 8,617 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 8,617 miles

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)

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 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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The MOT history for R168 UTP shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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