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R254 WLE

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,911 mi
Last recorded72,911 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 WLE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,911 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 72,911 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 62,786 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 62,786 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 60,010 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 56,900 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,399 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 51,813 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 48,958 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,614 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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R254 WLE is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R254 WLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R254 WLE registered?

R254 WLE is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R254 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R254 WLE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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