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R476 LBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,563 mi
Last recorded131,563 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 LBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 131,563 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 131,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 130,636 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 130,636 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 129,670 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 129,670 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 128,734 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 128,734 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 128,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 125,481 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 125,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 124,318 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 120,704 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 118,589 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 118,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 108,572 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 108,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 98,661 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 91,259 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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R476 LBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R476 LBW, 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 R476 LBW registered?

R476 LBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R476 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R476 LBW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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