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R503 LBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,960 mi
Last recorded103,960 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 LBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 103,960 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 103,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 101,702 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 101,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 96,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 90,871 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2007 90,871 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 84,766 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 84,766 miles

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

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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R503 LBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R503 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 R503 LBW registered?

R503 LBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R503 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 LBW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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