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R290 NTN

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

159,716 mi
Last recorded159,716 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 NTN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2012 159,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant pipe chaffing on Radiator fan

Front crossmember corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside front outer link pivot has slight play

Oil leak

Rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Slight damage to nearside front headlight

Slight damage to offside front indicator lense

Spare wheel insecure

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 155,085 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Front wiper blades split

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 155,084 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front crossmember corroded

Front wiper blades split

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 148,943 miles

Bootlid struts defective

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front indicator cracked

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 148,941 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bootlid struts defective

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front indicator cracked

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 143,403 miles

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

Front nearside headlight lens cracked.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Gear box oil leak.

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

Rear outer sills corroded.

Tailgate struts faulty.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 143,401 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front nearside headlight lens cracked.

Front offside indicator lens cracked.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Gear box oil leak.

Long handbrake travel.

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

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

Rear outer sills corroded.

Tailgate struts faulty.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 134,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front head lamp lens small hole

Fail 18 Nov 2008 134,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front head lamp lens small hole

Fail 9 Nov 2007 123,396 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 123,396 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 110,499 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 110,499 miles

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

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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R290 NTN is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R290 NTN, 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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R290 NTN is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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