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R278 ATW

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,344 mi
Last recorded67,344 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 ATW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,344 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,627 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 53,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,240 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner tread

Fail 10 Jun 2011 43,240 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,778 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,776 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 34,776 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,694 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,069 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 26,069 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 22,033 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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R278 ATW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R278 ATW, 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 R278 ATW registered?

R278 ATW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R278 ATW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R278 ATW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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