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R251 BSX

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,431 mi
Last recorded113,431 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 BSX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2011 113,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion at offside rear sill

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

nearside rear sill corroded and weak

nearside rear tyre perished advise replacement

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Dec 2010 109,074 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

slight corrosion at both outer sills

Pass 14 Dec 2009 103,936 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 21 Nov 2008 99,280 miles

both n/s tyres cracking on sidewalls

exhaust bracket corroded & weak @ catalyst

Pass 20 Nov 2007 94,349 miles

corrosion on both front to rear and both rear brake pipes (borderline)

n/s/f strut seeping fluid(borderline)

o/s/f outer cv boot seeping fluid

Pass 15 Nov 2006 89,086 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 83,445 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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R251 BSX is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R251 BSX, 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 R251 BSX registered?

R251 BSX is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R251 BSX safe to buy?

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