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R225 FDT

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

157,622 mi
Last recorded157,622 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 FDT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 157,622 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 150,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2016 144,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 144,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 137,568 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 132,156 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 125,595 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 122,454 miles

rear chassis slighly corroded (n/s & o/s )

slight exhaust from rear exhaust

Pass 15 Aug 2011 117,131 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 109,008 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 98,263 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2008 88,106 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 77,869 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 66,692 miles

both frnt indi f/w

both n/s tyres

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 FDT is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R225 FDT, 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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R225 FDT is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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