MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
271,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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R285 DBE is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 8 June 1998.
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