MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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.
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.
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)
aircon not opperating.
all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.
rear washer not connected.
various light underbody corrosion.
various small stone chips in windscreen.
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.
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
O/S outer C/V Boot Perishing
O/S outer C/V Boot Perishing
How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?
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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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