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R272 MCD

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,027 mi
Last recorded94,027 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 MCD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 94,027 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front cross member corroded but not within 30 cm of a LBM

suspension components and rear axle beam have suface corrosion on them

Fail 18 Aug 2017 94,027 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front cross member corroded but not within 30 cm of a LBM

suspension components and rear axle beam have suface corrosion on them

Pass 23 Aug 2016 92,814 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

cannot see brake pad vlife.

Fail 22 Aug 2016 92,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when stop lights used (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

cannot see brake pad vlife.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,734 miles

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

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

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

cannot see brake pad life.

front cross member corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 90,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

cannot see brake pad life.

front cross member corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 86,593 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 86,563 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,487 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 83,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 81,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

o/s cv boot poor

Pass 17 Aug 2012 81,821 miles

o/s cv boot poor

Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,295 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 72,781 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 72,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

advise front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Aug 2009 61,961 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 61,805 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 61,513 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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R272 MCD is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R272 MCD, 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 R272 MCD registered?

R272 MCD is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R272 MCD safe to buy?

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