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R23 RRY

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,851 mi
Last recorded119,851 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 RRY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 119,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 114,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear chassis is corroded not excessive

Fail 10 Jul 2013 114,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear chassis is corroded not excessive

Pass 22 Jun 2012 109,052 miles

n/s front lamp cracked o/s rear lens cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2011 104,625 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear lens cracked

offside front lens cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2011 104,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2010 97,105 miles

1 x front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 97,105 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

1 x front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 88,129 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 88,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 79,921 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 79,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 71,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 54,062 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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R23 RRY 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 64.3%.

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 R23 RRY, 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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R23 RRY is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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