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R472 DGF

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,367 mi
Last recorded67,367 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 DGF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 67,367 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 67,133 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 66,655 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,933 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 65,510 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,005 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 65,005 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 64,348 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 64,348 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 63,447 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 63,447 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 62,257 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,058 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 59,760 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 58,016 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 57,994 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,031 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 53,161 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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R472 DGF is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R472 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 R472 DGF registered?

R472 DGF is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R472 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 DGF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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