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R282 BVF

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,541 mi
Last recorded74,541 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 BVF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,541 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 74,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,531 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 72,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

1. o/s front brake pads becoming worn. 2. Slight exhaust blow at front.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,672 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,047 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 64,146 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 64,087 miles

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

1BOTH FRONT TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMITS WORN ON EDGES

Pass 22 Sep 2007 60,114 miles

n/s/r tyre at legal limits worn on outside edge † †o/s/r tyre near legal limits

Pass 22 Sep 2006 55,300 miles

as failure sheet

Fail 18 Sep 2006 55,252 miles

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

n/s front tyre at legal limits worn on outside edge †n/s rear tyre at legal limits worn on outside edge

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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R282 BVF is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R282 BVF, 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 R282 BVF registered?

R282 BVF is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R282 BVF safe to buy?

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