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R390 WGX

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,390 mi
Last recorded144,390 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 WGX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 144,390 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 144,362 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure middle box brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm and split on outer wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 142,651 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2017 141,847 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 140,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cutts to inner wall o/s/r tyre

front wipers smearing

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2014 136,900 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

age cracks o/s/f tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2014 136,900 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

age cracks o/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2013 133,796 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 131,149 miles

cracks rear tyres

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 129,603 miles

advise front tyres showing signs of wear on inner & outer edges

advise n/s indicator showing slight white light

advise n/s wiper a bit smearey

advise n/s/r tyre tread low

advise o/s headrest missing

Fail 30 Apr 2011 129,603 miles

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

advise front tyres showing signs of wear on inner & outer edges

advise n/s indicator showing slight white light

advise n/s wiper a bit smearey

advise n/s/r tyre tread low

advise o/s headrest missing

Pass 5 May 2010 127,204 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 127,173 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 122,711 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 122,710 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 120,383 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 113,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

top power steering pipe and pump damp

Pass 18 Aug 2006 113,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

top power steering pipe and pump damp

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 WGX is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R390 WGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R390 WGX registered?

R390 WGX is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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