MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
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
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Oil leak
sqeak from n/s/f suspension.
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
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).
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R172 UTP registered?
R172 UTP is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 June 1998.
Is R172 UTP safe to buy?
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