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R239 EGV

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

197,810 mi
Last recorded197,810 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 EGV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 197,810 miles

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

fuel tank mounting straps corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 187,506 miles

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

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

fuel tank mounting straps corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 187,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

fuel tank mounting straps corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 175,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

inner wings corroded

under body corroded in places

Pass 29 Apr 2013 162,112 miles

corrosion in offside and nearside front inner wings

corrosion in offside and nearside outer sills (rear)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 162,112 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

corrosion in offside and nearside front inner wings

corrosion in offside and nearside outer sills (rear)

Pass 8 May 2012 147,873 miles

corrosion in offside and nearside inner wings near suspension strut top mountings

corrosion in offside outer sill at rear

nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 1 May 2012 147,718 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion in offside and nearside inner wings near suspension strut top mountings

corrosion in offside outer sill at rear

nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 7 May 2011 135,918 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 May 2011 135,918 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 122,244 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 108,785 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 108,785 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 97,409 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 84,952 miles

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

rear exhaust joint poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2006 70,135 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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R239 EGV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R239 EGV, 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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R239 EGV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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