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R457 DGF

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,758 mi
Last recorded106,758 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 DGF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2012 106,758 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2012 106,758 miles

battery insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2011 95,287 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 95,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 86,487 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2009 77,643 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 77,643 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 69,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 69,355 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 62,468 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 55,374 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 55,374 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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R457 DGF is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R457 DGF, 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 R457 DGF registered?

R457 DGF is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R457 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R457 DGF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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