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R169 OCB

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

67,814 mi
Last recorded67,814 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 OCB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 67,814 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 67,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 65,086 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 65,062 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 62,517 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 62,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 59,759 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 56,346 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 56,344 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 53,702 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 48,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 45,509 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 44,650 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 42,728 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,112 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 41,044 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 40,187 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 40,187 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,443 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 38,146 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 36,734 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 35,738 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 34,435 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2009 34,435 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 33,210 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 33,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 31,446 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 29,658 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2006 29,658 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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R169 OCB is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R169 OCB, 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 R169 OCB registered?

R169 OCB is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R169 OCB shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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