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R380 FGV

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

69,854 mi
Last recorded69,854 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 FGV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 69,854 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,519 miles

Corrosion rear axle,springs,front subframe and mounts,front suspension

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Age Of Vehicle

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 68,554 miles

Underbody Corrison

Fail 2 May 2019 68,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Underbody Corrison

Pass 10 May 2018 67,674 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 65,788 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 65,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Age related cracks 185/65/15 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,786 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,081 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 54,633 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 54,565 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,588 miles

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 28 Apr 2012 46,629 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 46,627 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 43,056 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,056 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 38,542 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 38,542 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 34,328 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,328 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 28,953 miles

windscreen blades split on ends

Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,598 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 23,767 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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R380 FGV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R380 FGV, 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 R380 FGV registered?

R380 FGV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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