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R233 WLR

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,472 mi
Last recorded93,472 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 WLR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,472 miles

THE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS MAY BE STARTING TO GET LOW

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Fail 24 Jun 2014 93,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES HAVE PERISHED

THE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS MAY BE STARTING TO GET LOW

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Fail 24 Jun 2013 78,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 78,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 72,619 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 72,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin on edges

offside front tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,126 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 68,126 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 63,370 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 60,022 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 60,022 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 56,116 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 56,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,137 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 48,665 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 45,214 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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R233 WLR is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R233 WLR, 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 R233 WLR registered?

R233 WLR is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R233 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 WLR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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