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R225 FDL

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,160 mi
Last recorded159,160 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 FDL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2010 159,160 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 159,158 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

slight play in both front track rods

Pass 5 Nov 2009 148,658 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 148,658 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 148,555 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front door mirror glass loose, exhaust joints corroding, slight blow from exhaust felxi joint

Fail 21 Oct 2008 139,056 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 139,056 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 127,976 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 117,664 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 117,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 103,560 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 103,436 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside 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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R225 FDL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R225 FDL, 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 R225 FDL registered?

R225 FDL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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