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R542 DGF

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,830 mi
Last recorded102,830 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 DGF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 102,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 102,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Front brake pads low

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre has a cut in ,cut is less than 25 mm long,and cracking

Offside Rear tyre is worn bald on the outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,664 miles

Front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,288 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 92,286 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 88,988 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 88,987 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 85,469 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 81,451 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 77,351 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 77,350 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 72,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,778 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 63,749 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,491 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 52,267 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 46,993 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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R542 DGF is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R542 DGF, 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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R542 DGF is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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