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R486 LBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

93,041 mi
Last recorded93,041 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 LBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 93,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 89,525 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 86,139 miles

advise wiper linkage

Fail 26 Apr 2022 86,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise wiper linkage

Pass 15 Apr 2021 83,382 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 82,131 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 82,131 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 78,412 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 78,374 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 72,862 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 66,589 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 66,589 miles

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

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

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

Both Rear Tyres Perrished

Front Brakes Low

Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,668 miles

advise nearside & offside rear tyres side walls cracking & perishing

Fail 22 Apr 2016 58,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

advise nearside & offside rear tyres side walls cracking & perishing

advise nearside rear brake disc

Pass 1 May 2015 51,482 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 45,515 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2014 45,515 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise rear brake discs

Pass 7 May 2013 42,181 miles

advise nearside & offside rear brake discs

advise nearside front tyre

Fail 7 May 2013 42,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise nearside & offside rear brake discs

advise nearside front tyre

Pass 11 May 2012 37,957 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 34,140 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 34,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

advise nearside & offside rear brake discs

advise nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 19 May 2010 31,785 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 30,220 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2009 30,220 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,247 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 25,373 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 23,056 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 21,746 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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R486 LBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R486 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 R486 LBW registered?

R486 LBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R486 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 LBW shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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