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R557 DGF

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,665 mi
Last recorded43,665 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 DGF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 43,665 miles

exhaust joints corroding

osf wiper blade rubber split

osr tyre worn on outer edge,both rear tyres inner walls perishing slightly/spare tyre worn on edge

rear inner brake pads seem low

signs of fluid on power steering feed hose

Fail 28 Jan 2013 43,629 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust joints corroding

osf wiper blade rubber split

osr tyre worn on outer edge,both rear tyres inner walls perishing slightly/spare tyre worn on edge

rear inner brake pads seem low

signs of fluid on power steering feed hose

Fail 20 Feb 2012 42,554 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front exhaust flexable section and rear joint deteriorated

nsf and osf brake hoses perishing,recommend attention

osf seat belt fraying

osr tyre wearing on outer edge,spare tyre worn

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,554 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front exhaust flexable section and rear joint deteriorated

nsf and osf brake hoses perishing,recommend attention

osf seat belt fraying

osr tyre wearing on outer edge,spare tyre worn

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,557 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/rear tyre perishing slightly.

rear brakes noisy

Fail 23 Feb 2011 40,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

osf tyre perishing slightly

rear brakes noisy

Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,169 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front outer CV boots perishing

clutch feels heavy

n/s/f & o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre perishing slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,261 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

osr tyre perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2008 34,027 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear brake pads seem low

rear exhaust joint corroding

signs of coolant leak from rad cap area

Pass 21 Feb 2007 32,671 miles

exhaust joint corroded

osr tyre perishing

rear brake pads seem low/rear brake noisy

Pass 23 Feb 2006 29,937 miles

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

rear brakes noisy

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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R557 DGF is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R557 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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What year was R557 DGF registered?

R557 DGF is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R557 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R557 DGF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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