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R243 NTN

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,804 mi
Last recorded97,804 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 NTN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 97,804 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

both rear tyres perished/cracked 195.60.15v

general underside corrosion

lower front panel corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear lamp damaged

outer plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2014 97,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

both rear tyres perished/cracked 195.60.15v

general underside corrosion

lower front panel corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear lamp damaged

outer plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2013 96,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres perishing

n/s wiper blade perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing 195 60 15 h

o/s/f brake slight bind

outer cover sills fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2013 96,067 miles

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

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

Air leak from hose in engine bay

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Washers require adjustment

both front tyres perishing

n/s wiper blade perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing 195 60 15 h

o/s/f brake slight bind

outer cover sills fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2013 94,476 miles

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

breather hose split

front lower crossmember corroded

n/s/r tyre staring to perish 195/60/15

Fail 19 Mar 2013 94,476 miles

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

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

breather hose split

front lower crossmember corroded

n/s/r tyre staring to perish 195/60/15

Pass 28 Sep 2012 93,605 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 91,603 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 89,907 miles

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

front lower cross member corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2011 89,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 88,039 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 88,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 85,788 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,494 miles

both wiper wheel boxes worn

Pass 1 Oct 2008 76,768 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 76,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,378 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,320 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 61,158 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 61,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 54,301 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 54,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

o/s wiper spindle worn

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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R243 NTN is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R243 NTN, 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 R243 NTN registered?

R243 NTN is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R243 NTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 NTN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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