MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Temporary fuel cap fitted
starter motor faulty
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FRONT PADS are low FRONT DISCS are corroded on the inner surface
Temporary fuel cap fitted
O/S INNER FRONT DISC VERY CORRODED
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
O/S INNER FRONT DISC VERY CORRODED
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake disc's rusted & worn.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S wiper split.
O/S/F tyre getting low.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S wiper split.
O/S/F tyre getting low.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?
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R438 ERT is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R438 ERT, 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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R438 ERT is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 April 1998.
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