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R443 WMX

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,392 mi
Last recorded199,392 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 WMX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 199,392 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 191,578 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 183,661 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 180,733 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 169,223 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 161,502 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 156,146 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 149,495 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 141,438 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 133,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 122,841 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 118,011 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside park brake has a slightly low effort.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 118,011 miles

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

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

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

nearside park brake has a slightly low effort.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 107,347 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside park brake has a slightly low effort.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 102,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot prescribed area not presented empty for mot test

offside & nearside headlamp aims on high limit

Pass 31 Jul 2013 102,036 miles

boot prescribed area not presented empty for mot test

offside & nearside headlamp aims on high limit

Pass 31 Jul 2012 99,305 miles

clutch heavy

Fail 31 Jul 2012 99,305 miles

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

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

clutch heavy

Pass 2 Aug 2011 97,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 94,514 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 90,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 90,328 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 84,386 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 78,422 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 78,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 71,405 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 71,405 miles

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

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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R443 WMX is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R443 WMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R443 WMX registered?

R443 WMX is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R443 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R443 WMX shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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