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R208 WBY

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,713 mi
Last recorded102,713 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 WBY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2010 102,713 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 102,713 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 100,253 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 100,253 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 98,977 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 98,977 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 97,798 miles

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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R208 WBY is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R208 WBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R208 WBY?

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What year was R208 WBY registered?

R208 WBY is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R208 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 WBY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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