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R29 UTP

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,022 mi
Last recorded159,022 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 UTP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 159,022 miles

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

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

nearside front drive shaft slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2011 159,022 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside front drive shaft slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2010 143,093 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 143,050 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 131,225 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 131,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 117,755 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 117,699 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

N/S C.V BOOT DETERIORATING

N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION ARM AND BUSH DETERIORATING

REAR EXHAUST SECTION DETERIORATING

WIPER LINKAGE WORN

Pass 18 Apr 2007 99,747 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 99,697 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Apr 2006 80,271 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 80,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 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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R29 UTP is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R29 UTP, 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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R29 UTP is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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