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R188 BUR

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,273 mi
Last recorded164,273 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 BUR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 164,273 miles

front crossmember rusted

Fail 13 Dec 2012 164,266 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front crossmember rusted

Pass 13 Dec 2011 150,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front crossmember rusty

Fail 6 Dec 2011 150,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front crossmember rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2010 139,788 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 128,076 miles

slightrust on underside

Pass 2 Dec 2008 124,761 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 124,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight rust underneath

Pass 13 Dec 2007 118,764 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 118,763 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 113,571 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 101,454 miles

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

all rear lamps cracked

Pass 25 May 2005 88,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2005 88,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R188 BUR is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R188 BUR, 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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R188 BUR is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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