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R436 VAM

1998 Nissan Primera

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,532 mi
Last recorded110,532 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 VAM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2011 110,532 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2011 110,532 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Aug 2011 110,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 105,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre exhaust mount broke

Fail 16 Aug 2010 105,376 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre exhaust mount broke

Pass 1 Sep 2009 102,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 95,280 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2007 86,110 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 86,110 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 76,086 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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R436 VAM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R436 VAM, 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 R436 VAM registered?

R436 VAM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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