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R447 ERT

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

63,905 mi
Last recorded63,905 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 ERT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,905 miles

15% front brake imbalance

parts under vehicle corroding/ deteriorating and chassis / sills

Fail 27 Oct 2020 63,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

15% front brake imbalance

parts under vehicle corroding/ deteriorating and chassis / sills

rear tyres worn ,, poor

Pass 30 Oct 2019 61,655 miles

25% front brake imbalance

parts under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

tyres worn / deteriorating / damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2018 59,116 miles

30% front brake imbalance

chassis corroding

parts under vehicle corroding

Fail 12 Nov 2018 59,116 miles

30% front brake imbalance

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

chassis corroding

parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,843 miles

chassis deteriorating

n/s/f tyre near limit

o/s headlight damaged/output deteriorating

washers poor

Pass 17 Nov 2016 53,294 miles

chassis deteriorating

o/s headlight damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2016 53,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chassis deteriorating

o/s headlight damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2015 50,501 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 50,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 47,297 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 44,341 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 44,341 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 41,757 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 41,755 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,683 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 37,158 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 34,407 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,322 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,045 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 28,198 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 28,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,875 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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R447 ERT is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R447 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R447 ERT registered?

R447 ERT is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R447 ERT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R447 ERT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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