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R531 WGY

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,789 mi
Last recorded124,789 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 WGY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2010 124,789 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 124,789 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 115,101 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 104,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 104,510 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 93,855 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 93,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 84,519 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 84,519 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R531 WGY 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 R531 WGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R531 WGY registered?

R531 WGY is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R531 WGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R531 WGY 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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