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R178 OSN

1998 Nissan Primera

Bronze Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

109,750 mi
Last recorded109,750 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 OSN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 109,750 miles

exhaust mount broken

general corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2012 194,760 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust mount broken

general corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2011 106,196 miles

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2011 106,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2010 103,031 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 103,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 102,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 97,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 97,071 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 97,070 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 88,385 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wiper arms

Pass 6 Mar 2007 77,749 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 77,749 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 70,335 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 70,335 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R178 OSN is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Bronze with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 R178 OSN, 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 R178 OSN registered?

R178 OSN is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R178 OSN safe to buy?

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