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R418 ABW

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,302 mi
Last recorded147,302 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 ABW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 147,302 miles

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

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

Front and rear exhaust duct corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 147,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front and rear exhaust duct corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 131,269 miles

rev counter not working

Fail 26 May 2015 131,269 miles

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

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

rev counter not working

Pass 24 May 2014 122,304 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 113,984 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 104,940 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 104,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 101,509 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 98,463 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 92,094 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 85,942 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 79,374 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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R418 ABW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R418 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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What year was R418 ABW registered?

R418 ABW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R418 ABW safe to buy?

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