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R356 BSG

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,686 mi
Last recorded66,686 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 BSG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2015 66,686 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,686 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,712 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 64,212 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,212 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,120 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,450 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,903 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 49,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,015 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 44,444 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,444 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 39,899 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 31,005 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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R356 BSG is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R356 BSG, 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 R356 BSG registered?

R356 BSG is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R356 BSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R356 BSG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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