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R289 DBE

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,827 mi
Last recorded156,827 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 DBE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 156,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 13 Dec 2011 152,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside mirror damaged not affecting view to the rear

Fail 13 Dec 2011 152,125 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside mirror damaged not affecting view to the rear

Pass 14 Dec 2010 148,608 miles

all brake disc,s in poor condition

front brake pads worn very low

nearside front side light dim

nearside headlamp in poor condition

offside rear metal brake pipe becomming corrodded

rear screen missing

Fail 14 Dec 2010 148,606 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all brake disc,s in poor condition

front brake pads worn very low

nearside front side light dim

nearside headlamp in poor condition

offside rear metal brake pipe becomming corrodded

rear screen missing

Pass 16 Oct 2009 143,318 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 137,501 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front headlamp cracked but not affecting beam image

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

Offside front headlamp cracked but not affecting beam image

Pass 24 Oct 2007 132,427 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 132,427 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 123,397 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades torn at ends

slight play in steering

small chips 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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R289 DBE is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R289 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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R289 DBE is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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