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R202 SSR

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,154 mi
Last recorded113,154 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 SSR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2011 113,154 miles

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

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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both outer sills and floors corroded

engine oil level low

nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

front crossmember heavily corroded and engine/gearbox mountiing bracket insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2010 107,684 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 107,684 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 97,756 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 91,007 miles

both front track rods have slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2007 85,844 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 85,844 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2006 79,943 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 74,172 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 74,172 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both cv boots heavily perished but not leaking

n/s/f fog lamp inop

o/s/r tyre side wall slight damadge (been run flat)

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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R202 SSR is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R202 SSR, 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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R202 SSR is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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