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R551 UBK

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,919 mi
Last recorded119,919 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 UBK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 119,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r tyre is perished

slight play in o/s/f suspension drop link

Fail 10 May 2010 119,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r tyre is perished

slight play in o/s/f suspension drop link

Pass 13 May 2009 115,134 miles

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 19 May 2008 111,238 miles

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

offside wiper blade splitting

Fail 14 May 2008 111,142 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 4 May 2007 106,064 miles

Oil leak

Steering Wheel upper covering loose

Pass 2 May 2006 100,931 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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R551 UBK is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R551 UBK, 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 R551 UBK registered?

R551 UBK is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R551 UBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R551 UBK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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