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R319 VYC

1998 Nissan Primera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,508 mi
Last recorded117,508 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 VYC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 117,508 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2010 117,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 115,123 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 115,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

v belt loose

Pass 6 Jul 2007 105,318 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 105,318 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 94,710 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 94,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R319 VYC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R319 VYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R319 VYC registered?

R319 VYC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R319 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R319 VYC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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