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R321 AOO

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,214 mi
Last recorded113,214 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 AOO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2014 113,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front shock absorber weeping oil.

wind screen chipped offside centre.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 109,457 miles

rear brake pad linings appear worn low

wind screen chipped in zone "A"

Fail 17 Apr 2013 109,457 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre tread worn low on outer edges

offside rear tyre tread worn low

rear brake pad linings appear worn low

wind screen chipped in zone "A"

Pass 24 Apr 2012 103,795 miles

rear exhaust box joint flange corroded and blowing slightly.

wind screen chipped in zone A

Fail 24 Apr 2012 103,795 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

rear exhaust box joint flange corroded and blowing slightly.

wind screen chipped in zone A

Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,836 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 96,836 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

evidence of engine oil leak

nearside lower anti roll bar link joint worn and noisy

screen chipped in zone A

Pass 21 Apr 2010 89,015 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 89,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 80,218 miles

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

O/S/R tyre worn to wear bands (185/65x15).

Rattle from radiator cooling fan housing.

Signs of oil around filter.

Various chips in windscreen - Just within M.O.T. limits.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 76,749 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread (185/65x15).

Center exhaust corroded & blowing at union with rear- Tempory repair made for M.O.T.

N/S/R hub-cap damaged.

Oil around rear of engine & suspension - Su8spect from oil filter.

Fail 26 Apr 2007 71,198 miles

N/S headlight alinement on absolute legal limit.

N/S/R hub-cap damaged.

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 71,198 miles

N/S headlight alinement on absolute legal limit.

N/S/R hub-cap damaged.

Pass 2 May 2006 65,558 miles

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

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

Suspect starter motor noisy.

Various chips in windscreen.

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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R321 AOO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R321 AOO, 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 R321 AOO registered?

R321 AOO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R321 AOO safe to buy?

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