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R418 AYC

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,487 mi
Last recorded182,487 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 AYC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 182,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside beam images weak.

offside headlamp lens cracked .

wiper mechanismn worn.

Fail 24 Nov 2012 182,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside beam images weak.

offside headlamp lens cracked .

wiper mechanismn worn.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 151,539 miles

advise both front tyres getting low

advise offside front brake pads low

advise offside front lower arm dust cover split

Fail 11 Dec 2010 127,799 miles

ABS light may be playing up ///Front n/s light leans damaged

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

Front wheelarch covers loose

Front windscreen damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear mudguard insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Dec 2010 127,799 miles

ABS light may be playing up ///Front n/s light leans damaged

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

Front wheelarch covers loose

Front windscreen damaged

Rear bumper insecure

Rear mudguard insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jan 2010 108,232 miles

osf tyre worn on edge close to limit

Fail 9 Jan 2010 108,181 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf tyre worn on edge close to limit

Pass 13 Jan 2009 88,901 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 88,886 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 76,755 miles

play in wiper spindle

Pass 8 Jan 2007 69,333 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 69,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 62,466 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 62,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 AYC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R418 AYC, 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 AYC registered?

R418 AYC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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