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R481 MNJ

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,664 mi
Last recorded186,664 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 MNJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 186,664 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play centre (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 181,099 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 173,447 miles

RUST FORMING TO NEARSIDE OUTTER SILL

Pass 2 Sep 2013 163,979 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 163,979 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)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 155,929 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 155,929 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 145,102 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 133,351 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 133,350 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 122,401 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

N/S/R outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 15 Aug 2008 112,262 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 112,262 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 102,503 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 90,967 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 87,820 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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R481 MNJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R481 MNJ, 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 R481 MNJ registered?

R481 MNJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R481 MNJ safe to buy?

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