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R315 DGP

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,482 mi
Last recorded97,482 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 DGP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 97,482 miles

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

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

nearside headlight tapped up

Fail 27 Apr 2018 97,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

nearside headlight tapped up

Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,547 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 85,547 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,826 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 53,242 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 44,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brakes require attension

Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,314 miles

slight cracking on both n/s tyres cracked on side walls

Fail 8 Apr 2013 42,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight cracking on both n/s tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,997 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 40,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

n/s wiper rubber split

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,757 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,827 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,770 miles

Corrosion to suspension components.

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/r tyre perishing.

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

Slight play n/s of steering rack.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 35,958 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2007 34,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,916 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 32,731 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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R315 DGP is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 R315 DGP, 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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R315 DGP is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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