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R366 MBU

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,316 mi
Last recorded166,316 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 MBU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 166,316 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 166,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 May 2007 150,619 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

foot brake spongy

Pass 29 May 2007 150,619 miles

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

foot brake spongy

Pass 16 May 2006 132,169 miles

offside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode at rear

rear brake pads low

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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R366 MBU is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R366 MBU, 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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R366 MBU is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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