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R512 NTN

1998 Nissan Primera

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,976 mi
Last recorded181,976 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 NTN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2015 181,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel. (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member. (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake slight binding.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 175,716 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

o/s outer sill panel and front support panel corroding.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 170,338 miles

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

n/s/r brake slight binding

Fail 28 Nov 2013 170,338 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 28 Nov 2012 163,545 miles

Corrosion to the front cross-member.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 156,670 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 156,670 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 149,515 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 149,515 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 142,352 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2009 142,352 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2008 133,524 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 17 Dec 2008 133,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Dec 2007 124,345 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 113,375 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 113,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2005 102,238 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 102,238 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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R512 NTN is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R512 NTN, 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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R512 NTN is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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