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R217 PWO

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,422 mi
Last recorded116,422 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 PWO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 116,422 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

wiper linkage badly worn

Fail 8 May 2013 116,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

wiper linkage badly worn

Pass 30 May 2012 112,288 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 112,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 107,632 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 107,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 102,758 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 102,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 96,940 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 90,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 84,188 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 73,763 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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R217 PWO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R217 PWO, 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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R217 PWO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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