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R216 EDT

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2011
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

173,717 mi
Last recorded173,717 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 EDT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 173,717 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 173,717 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 163,206 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 162,536 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 151,103 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 151,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 142,478 miles

osf wiper arm slight movment advise

Fail 4 Dec 2008 142,478 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

osf wiper arm slight movment advise

Pass 16 Jun 2008 131,147 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 131,147 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 109,250 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 109,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 30 May 2007 96,163 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 96,163 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 81,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 81,235 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 72,045 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 72,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2006 71,796 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 70,243 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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R216 EDT is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R216 EDT, 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 R216 EDT registered?

R216 EDT is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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