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R521 GUD

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,941 mi
Last recorded51,941 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 GUD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 51,941 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 7 Mar 2023 50,508 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

central pipe of exhaust is deteriorating at rear bend

Pass 17 Feb 2022 50,197 miles

front x member corroded an holed but not in a prescrbed area

surface corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 47,408 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 46,200 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 46,200 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,083 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front brake pads 2mm

requires front pads and discs

Fail 5 Mar 2018 43,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front brake pads 2mm

requires front pads and discs

Pass 16 Feb 2017 39,615 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,323 miles

Nearside registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,993 miles

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

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

all flexy hoses have slight corrosion at ferrules

Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,432 miles

all brake discs corroded from standing

all flexible hoses have corrosion on ferrules

Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,429 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 30,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside fron wheel slightly binding

Pass 20 Jul 2009 29,688 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,655 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 27,758 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,063 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 24,252 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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R521 GUD is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R521 GUD, 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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R521 GUD is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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