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R511 OEN

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

189,505 mi
Last recorded189,505 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 OEN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2024 189,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 187,598 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 187,568 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jul 2022 185,315 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 183,235 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 181,533 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 181,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 179,193 miles

Rear Both perished on inner walls.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 175,935 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 172,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 171,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 171,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 168,753 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 165,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 165,930 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 165,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 162,144 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 158,621 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 158,621 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 155,218 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 149,466 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 144,655 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 144,646 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 May 2009 139,507 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 132,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 124,880 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 119,403 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 119,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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R511 OEN is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R511 OEN, 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 R511 OEN registered?

R511 OEN is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R511 OEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 OEN shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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