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R418 YWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,002 mi
Last recorded74,002 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 YWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 74,002 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 72,258 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 72,252 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 60,314 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 56,195 miles

all 4 tyres perished

exhaust system rusty

near side front tyre near limit

Pass 21 Jan 2019 53,934 miles

185/65/15/88h

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear sections corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 53,928 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

185/65/15/88h

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear sections corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 52,528 miles

185/65/15/88h

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

center and rear exhaust sections corrodeing

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 9 Jan 2018 52,528 miles

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

185/65/15/88h

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

center and rear exhaust sections corrodeing

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,641 miles

185/65/15/88h continental

both rear shock absorber gaitors split

center and rear exhaust sections corrodeing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing and worn close to limit

Fail 10 Jan 2017 50,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

185/65/15/88h continental

both rear shock absorber gaitors split

center and rear exhaust sections corrodeing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing and worn close to limit

Pass 11 Jan 2016 49,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear shosc absorber gaitors split

Fail 11 Jan 2016 49,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear shosc absorber gaitors split

Pass 12 Jan 2015 47,302 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished and worn to legal limit on outer edges

offside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jan 2014 45,236 miles

185/65/15/88h continental

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front fog light not working

offside rear tyre perishing

strong advisory that the nearside rear tyre is worn close to limit (advise replacement)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,670 miles

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

both rear shock absorber gaitors split

Fail 14 Jan 2013 43,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shock absorber gaitors split

Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,067 miles

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

both rear shock absorber gaitors split

Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,342 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 38,297 miles

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

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

nearside headlight cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,700 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 36,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

185/65/15/88v continental

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,411 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 34,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,841 miles

n/s/f head lamp glass craced †both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Jan 2006 25,134 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 YWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YWL, 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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R418 YWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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