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R422 FPU

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,232 mi
Last recorded101,232 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 FPU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 101,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 99,470 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 99,470 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 97,611 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall

Fail 11 Jun 2014 97,611 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall

Pass 20 Jun 2013 95,837 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 95,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

water leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 94,098 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,215 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 89,840 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 87,479 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 87,479 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,173 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 85,173 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 82,929 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 81,158 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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R422 FPU is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R422 FPU, 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 R422 FPU registered?

R422 FPU is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 March 1998.

Is R422 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R422 FPU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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