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R454 AVX

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,668 mi
Last recorded112,668 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 AVX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 112,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 112,668 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 110,903 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 110,881 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 109,308 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 107,631 miles

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

both wiper arm spindles worn

Fail 13 Apr 2023 107,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both wiper arm spindles worn

Pass 20 Apr 2022 106,157 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 106,155 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 104,126 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 103,243 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 103,243 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 100,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 100,887 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,955 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 98,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,250 miles

both front wiper arms show play however, the arms are secure

nearside rear seat and seat belt were not inspected as a child seat is fitted

rear service brake effort low

wiper arms catch on bonnet when opening and closing

Fail 7 Jun 2016 97,250 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

both front wiper arms show play however, the arms are secure

nearside rear seat and seat belt were not inspected as a child seat is fitted

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre has 2x nails in it - 185/65/15

rear service brake effort low

rear wiper blade split

wiper arms catch on bonnet when opening and closing

Pass 3 Jun 2015 95,511 miles

1x Nail in NSR tyre

2x Nails in OSR tyre

OSF tyre cracking heavily (185/65R15)

OSF wiper linkage worn causing OS wiper arm to catch bonnett intermitantly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 95,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

1x Nail in NSR tyre

2x Nails in OSR tyre

OSF tyre cracking heavily (185/65R15)

OSF wiper linkage worn causing OS wiper arm to catch bonnett intermitantly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 94,124 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 93,871 miles

o/s/f wiper catching bonnet on return

o/s/r tyre nailed

Fail 3 May 2013 93,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s/f wiper catching bonnet on return

o/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 21 Apr 2012 88,794 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 85,042 miles

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on

Pass 20 Mar 2010 81,859 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 4 Apr 2009 79,408 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 76,576 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 75,134 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 13 Dec 2007 73,096 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 68,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge †Front wiper pivots worn

Pass 5 Apr 2006 63,172 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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R454 AVX is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R454 AVX, 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 R454 AVX registered?

R454 AVX is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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