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R449 XUY

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

138,285 mi
Last recorded138,285 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 XUY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2015 138,285 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 133,045 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 133,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S/F Tyre outer edge badly worn

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 123,994 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 123,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 118,893 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 118,893 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 110,444 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 104,557 miles

Wiper mechanism worn.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 95,733 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 95,733 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both wiper arms are partly insecure!

Pass 15 Feb 2008 88,845 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perrish

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 88,845 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres starting to perrish

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 81,388 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 81,388 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 74,453 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 74,453 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R449 XUY is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R449 XUY, 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 R449 XUY registered?

R449 XUY is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R449 XUY safe to buy?

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