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R279 WLE

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,468 mi
Last recorded142,468 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 WLE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 142,468 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2013 142,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 123,733 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 100,930 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 78,083 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 61,325 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 54,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,538 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 40,773 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 30,590 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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R279 WLE is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R279 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.

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What year was R279 WLE registered?

R279 WLE is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R279 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 WLE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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