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R172 UTP

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

188,117 mi
Last recorded188,117 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 UTP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 188,117 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R brake slight binding

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front suspension springs slightly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2013 188,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R brake slight binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both front suspension springs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2012 176,392 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 176,390 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 168,511 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 159,242 miles

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

rear exhaust box join to centre box in poor condition

strong advise on engine oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2010 159,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear exhaust box join to centre box in poor condition

strong advise on engine oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2009 148,959 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 136,973 miles

Oil leak

sqeak from n/s/f suspension.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 122,917 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2007 122,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2007 109,509 miles

n/s/f headlamp glass condensated

o/s/f headlamp glass cracked and condensated.

slight wear in steering rack rubber mounts(rack has very slight horizontal movement).

Pass 12 Dec 2005 97,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R172 UTP is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R172 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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R172 UTP is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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