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R27 MHG

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

142,902 mi
Last recorded142,902 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 MHG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 142,902 miles

front cross member under radiator corroded

minor oil on steering rack and engine

nearside rear chassis corroded badly outside prescribed area

underside of vehicle scabby with corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2015 142,902 miles

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

front cross member under radiator corroded

minor oil on steering rack and engine

nearside rear chassis corroded badly outside prescribed area

underside of vehicle scabby with corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2014 138,650 miles

P/A FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA

P/A N/S/R CHASSIS CORRODED BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

Fail 17 Feb 2014 138,648 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

P/A FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA

P/A N/S/R CHASSIS CORRODED BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 21 Feb 2013 134,729 miles

Both Rear brake pipes corroded

N/S/F CV boot slightly deteriated

Fail 19 Feb 2013 134,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both Rear brake pipes corroded

N/S/F CV boot slightly deteriated

Pass 21 Feb 2012 128,126 miles

O/S/R Tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 20 Feb 2012 128,109 miles

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

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

O/S/R Tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2011 121,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 121,143 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 113,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 105,631 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 105,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 97,265 miles

both rear tryres cracking

front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Dec 2007 97,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tryres cracking

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2007 90,810 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 90,810 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 83,297 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2005 83,268 miles

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

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

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

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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R27 MHG is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R27 MHG, 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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R27 MHG is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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