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R289 XAL

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,694 mi
Last recorded75,694 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 XAL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 75,694 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 73,910 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 72,407 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 70,218 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 70,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 68,316 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 66,275 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 66,275 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 62,840 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 59,242 miles

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 XAL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAL, 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 R289 XAL registered?

R289 XAL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R289 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R289 XAL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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