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R293 ARD

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,523 mi
Last recorded89,523 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 ARD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 89,523 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (2.4.G.1)

Front both front tyres worn on outer edge

Front coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

under side of vehicle various areas of corrosion

Pass 8 May 2015 87,993 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 84,581 miles

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

vechile underside has genral corrsion

Fail 8 May 2013 81,090 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat sheild damaged

Pass 8 May 2013 81,090 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,590 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

age cracking to front tyres

Pass 3 May 2011 73,694 miles

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

tank straps rusty

Pass 4 May 2010 68,094 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

fuel tank straps rusty

nearside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 8 May 2009 64,024 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 58,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 May 2008 58,713 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 52,703 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,957 miles

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)

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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R293 ARD is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R293 ARD, 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 R293 ARD registered?

R293 ARD is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 July 1998.

Is R293 ARD safe to buy?

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