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R402 NTV

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

253,676 mi
Last recorded253,676 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 NTV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 253,676 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2011 253,374 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2011 241,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front wishbone bolt close to cv joint

Fail 11 Feb 2011 241,967 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front wishbone bolt close to cv joint

Pass 19 Jul 2010 227,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2010 227,384 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 214,818 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 214,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 202,637 miles

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

wire not connected to brake servo

Fail 15 Jul 2009 202,631 miles

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

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

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

wire not connected to brake servo

Pass 11 Dec 2008 198,312 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 198,312 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 185,816 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 185,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 175,517 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 175,503 miles

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

Offside 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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R402 NTV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R402 NTV, 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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R402 NTV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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