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R274 BSG

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,116 mi
Last recorded112,116 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 BSG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 112,116 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 112,116 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 111,977 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 111,889 miles

Both Nearside tyres cracks occurring

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear ferrules corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shock absorber dustcover deteriorated

Windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view on road

Fail 20 Sep 2018 111,889 miles

Both Nearside tyres cracks occurring

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear ferrules corroded

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shock absorber dustcover deteriorated

Windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view on road

Pass 22 Sep 2017 111,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance repaired with lens tape (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance repaired with lens tape (1.2.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 111,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance repaired with lens tape (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance repaired with lens tape (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 111,000 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 111,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 152,333 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 152,333 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 109,496 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 108,570 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 107,712 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 106,789 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 106,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 105,854 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 104,379 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2009 104,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2008 103,372 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre slight distorted

Pass 24 Oct 2008 103,372 miles

n/s/r tyre slight distorted

Fail 1 Nov 2007 102,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 102,063 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 99,784 miles

oil leak

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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R274 BSG is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R274 BSG, 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 R274 BSG registered?

R274 BSG is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R274 BSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R274 BSG shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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