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R223 WLE

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

59,192 mi
Last recorded59,192 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 WLE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 59,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 50,478 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both OS and NS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 45,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly advice being changed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge almost bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both OS and NS (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OS and NS (Heavily) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 45,804 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly advice being changed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge almost bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both OS and NS (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OS and NS (Heavily) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 42,938 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 42,938 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 42,128 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 40,707 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 40,707 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 39,253 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 38,130 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 38,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDE WALL 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 37,034 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 34,860 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 33,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 32,209 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,753 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 30,753 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,566 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,106 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,518 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 24,967 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,786 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 23,786 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R223 WLE is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 R223 WLE, 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 R223 WLE registered?

R223 WLE is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R223 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 WLE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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