MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Scoring & pitting to o/s/r brake disc
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Scoring & pitting to o/s/r brake disc
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?
Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R173 REW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 R173 REW, 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 R173 REW registered?
R173 REW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 June 1998.
Is R173 REW safe to buy?
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