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R498 ABM

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,281 mi
Last recorded140,281 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 ABM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 140,281 miles

all the suspension shock absorber gaiters are split

both windscreen wiper wheel boxes are badly worn causing the o/s arm to foul the bonnet but they still clear the screen

the engine has slight oil leaks

the front brake discs are slightly worn but perform o.k.

the o/s/f indicator is slightly faded and cracked

there are small stonechips in the windscreen

there is a slight coolant leak from the top coolant hose.

there is a slightly knock from the steering when rocked but no play can be found

there is various slight bodywork damage but thare are no jagged edges

there is various slight underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2010 140,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all the suspension shock absorber gaiters are split

both windscreen wiper wheel boxes are badly worn causing the o/s arm to foul the bonnet but they still clear the screen

the engine has slight oil leaks

the front brake discs are slightly worn but perform o.k.

the o/s/f indicator is slightly faded and cracked

there are small stonechips in the windscreen

there is a slight coolant leak from the top coolant hose.

there is a slightly knock from the steering when rocked but no play can be found

there is various slight bodywork damage but thare are no jagged edges

there is various slight underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2009 131,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm,n/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

various stone chips in windscreen.

wiper linkage badly worn.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 131,948 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm,n/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

various stone chips in windscreen.

wiper linkage badly worn.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 117,357 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 117,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 103,864 miles

aircon not opperating.

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

rear washer not connected.

various light underbody corrosion.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 4 Dec 2007 103,864 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

aircon not opperating.

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

battery live terminal heavily corroded.

n/s mirror glass missing.

o/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

rear washer not connected.

various light underbody corrosion.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 91,245 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 85,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

O/S outer C/V Boot Perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2006 85,501 miles

O/S outer C/V Boot Perishing

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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R498 ABM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R498 ABM, 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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R498 ABM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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