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R285 DBE

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

271,333 mi
Last recorded271,333 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 DBE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 271,333 miles

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

battery insecure

n/s/f steering rack arm has slight play

n/s/f tyre runflat with slight chaffing on both sidewalls

Fail 22 Mar 2008

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s + o/s steering rack arms have slight play

o/s/r slight accident damage to rear valence/boot floor

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2006 266,796 miles

battery insecure

metal brake pipe across rear axle starting to corrode

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

rear brake pads getting low

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

small crack in windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2006 266,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

battery insecure

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

rear axle brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake pads getting low

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

small crack in windscreen

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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R285 DBE is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R285 DBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R285 DBE registered?

R285 DBE is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R285 DBE safe to buy?

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