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R308 LWY

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,900 mi
Last recorded120,900 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 LWY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 120,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 120,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 111,087 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 105,385 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 99,652 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 94,707 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 88,666 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 88,666 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 82,709 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 76,083 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 69,406 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 62,102 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 62,102 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 55,984 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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R308 LWY is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R308 LWY, 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 R308 LWY registered?

R308 LWY is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R308 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R308 LWY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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