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R390 UPY

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,538 mi
Last recorded83,538 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 UPY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 83,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2012 83,538 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,839 miles

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

nail in osf tyre (not leaking)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,671 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 77,671 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 67,257 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 60,575 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 60,575 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2006 55,250 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 55,170 miles

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

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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R390 UPY is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R390 UPY, 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 R390 UPY registered?

R390 UPY is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R390 UPY safe to buy?

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