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R297 HUD

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,080 mi
Last recorded87,080 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 HUD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2011 87,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 82,516 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 82,516 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 78,186 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 78,186 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 72,855 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 64,958 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 64,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 56,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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R297 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R297 HUD, 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 R297 HUD registered?

R297 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R297 HUD safe to buy?

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