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R465 MBU

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,889 mi
Last recorded78,889 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 MBU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,889 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,570 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 74,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,554 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 64,793 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 64,765 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 60,011 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 59,994 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 55,369 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 55,369 miles

Offside 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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R465 MBU is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R465 MBU, 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 R465 MBU registered?

R465 MBU is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R465 MBU safe to buy?

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