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R230 FVF

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,515 mi
Last recorded65,515 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 FVF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,515 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,199 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 58,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,069 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 47,335 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cuts at edge of tread/sidewall

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,335 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cuts at edge of tread/sidewall

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2007 45,199 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 45,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,721 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 42,721 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 42,709 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside 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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R230 FVF is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R230 FVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R230 FVF registered?

R230 FVF is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R230 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 FVF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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