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R381 ABW

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

112,794 mi
Last recorded112,794 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 ABW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 112,794 miles

abs light was on when car came in garage,but not on anytime during mot

car getting rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2018 111,328 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 111,328 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 109,871 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 109,867 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 107,633 miles

n/s and o/s front headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2016 107,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s and o/s front headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2015 106,652 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 106,652 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 105,775 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 104,681 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 104,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 101,918 miles

n/s and o/s front wiper spindles heavily worn

wheel trims fitted,wheel bolts not checked

Fail 13 Jan 2012 101,918 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front wiper spindles heavily worn

wheel trims fitted,wheel bolts not checked

Fail 8 Jan 2011 98,671 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front wiper spindle heavily worn

Pass 8 Jan 2011 98,671 miles

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

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

o/s front wiper spindle heavily worn

Pass 7 Jan 2010 95,892 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 87,896 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

multi-function belt worn

offside windscreen wiper spindle worn

power steering drive belt worn

Pass 2 Jan 2009 87,896 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

multi-function belt worn

offside windscreen wiper spindle worn

power steering drive belt worn

Pass 18 Jan 2008 80,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

slight surface corrosion to rear disc

Fail 18 Jan 2008 80,476 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

slight surface corrosion to rear disc

Pass 27 Jan 2007 72,703 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded and slight blow from front

suspension rubbers age cracking

Fail 20 Jan 2007 72,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyre treads wearing low

exhaust corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

suspension rubbers age cracking

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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R381 ABW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R381 ABW, 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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R381 ABW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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