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R432 RLJ

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,728 mi
Last recorded89,728 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 RLJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 89,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses perishing

front lower suspension ball joint dust boots deteriorating

Fail 8 Aug 2014 89,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses perishing

front lower suspension ball joint dust boots deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,325 miles

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

Front brake hoses perishinh

Front lower swivel dust boots deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 83,325 miles

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

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

Front brake hoses perishinh

Front lower swivel dust boots deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 80,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses perishing

front lower swivel dust boots deteriorating

Fail 9 Aug 2012 80,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses perishing

front lower swivel dust boots deteriorating

front wipers perishing

o/s front tyre wearing close to wear markers and worn low on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2011 77,860 miles

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,860 miles

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear exhaust getting rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2010 74,910 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust getting rusty

n/s front tyre worn to wear markers

Pass 5 Aug 2010 74,910 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

exhaust getting rusty

n/s front tyre worn to wear markers

Pass 6 Aug 2009 72,804 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

exhaust getting slightly rusty

n/s front tyre wearing close to wear markers

Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,190 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 60,908 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 54,643 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 54,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s front outer C.V. boot perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2005 48,509 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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R432 RLJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R432 RLJ, 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 R432 RLJ registered?

R432 RLJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R432 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R432 RLJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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