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R319 WLU

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,631 mi
Last recorded115,631 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 WLU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 115,631 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 112,995 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 106,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flange corroding around catalyst

Fail 6 Jul 2023 106,270 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flange corroding around catalyst

Pass 13 Jul 2022 101,080 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 96,333 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 96,233 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 91,984 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear flexi hose pipes corodded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated C/V boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside headlamp beam image poor pattern

parking brake efficiency 17%

Fail 9 Jul 2020 91,982 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear flexi hose pipes corodded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated C/V boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front lower balljoint split pins sheared off through fixings

nearside headlamp beam image poor pattern

parking brake efficiency 17%

Pass 8 Jul 2019 87,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 83,957 miles

front/rear pads getting low

slight engine oil leak

steering rack slight weep

Pass 31 Jul 2017 80,446 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 80,446 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,771 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,644 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

o/s/f tyre perished

oil level on minimum

Pass 25 Jul 2014 68,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside wiper linkage fouling bonnet

Fail 25 Jul 2014 68,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

offside wiper linkage fouling bonnet

Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,813 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 59,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,068 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,585 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,408 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 51,305 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,111 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,153 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,115 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 35,331 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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R319 WLU is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R319 WLU, 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 R319 WLU registered?

R319 WLU is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R319 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R319 WLU shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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