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R215 FAH

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,599 mi
Last recorded135,599 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 FAH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 135,599 miles

N/S/F DROP LINK BALL JOINT IS WORN

N/S/R SEATBELT IS WORN ON THE EDGE

O/S/R CHASSIS IS CORRODED

SLIGHT CORROSION O/S/F STRUT TOP

Fail 14 May 2009 135,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

N/S/F DROP LINK BALL JOINT IS WORN

N/S/R SEATBELT IS WORN ON THE EDGE

O/S/R CHASSIS IS CORRODED

SLIGHT CORROSION O/S/F STRUT TOP

Pass 24 Nov 2007 126,273 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 126,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 119,064 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank showing corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2006 119,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside rear brake pipe above fuel tank corroded

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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R215 FAH is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R215 FAH, 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 R215 FAH registered?

R215 FAH is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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