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R259 BUR

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,482 mi
Last recorded103,482 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 BUR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 103,482 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 103,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2010 100,658 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 100,631 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2009 94,934 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 94,927 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2008 80,851 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 71,845 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 58,294 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 48,469 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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R259 BUR is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R259 BUR, 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 R259 BUR registered?

R259 BUR is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 July 1998.

Is R259 BUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 BUR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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