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R57 UTP

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,646 mi
Last recorded114,646 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 UTP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 114,646 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 114,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 106,310 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cargo area loaded

corrosion starting at rear of offside sill panel

fuel tank straps rusty

offside outer and nearside outer washer jets inoperative

rear wiper split

slight fluffing to nearside rear seatbelt

tailgate damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2008 106,310 miles

cargo area loaded

corrosion starting at rear of offside sill panel

fuel tank straps rusty

offside outer and nearside outer washer jets inoperative

rear wiper split

slight fluffing to nearside rear seatbelt

tailgate damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2007 97,986 miles

fluffing to nearside rear seatbelt

nearside headlamp aim slightly low

offside fuel tank strap rusty

offside outer and nearside outer washer jets inoperative

offside rear tyre worn on edges and perished

Fail 6 Nov 2007 97,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

fluffing to nearside rear seatbelt

nearside headlamp aim slightly low

offside fuel tank strap rusty

offside outer and nearside outer washer jets inoperative

offside rear tyre worn on edges and perished

Pass 17 Jul 2006 86,747 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 86,747 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R57 UTP is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R57 UTP, 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 R57 UTP registered?

R57 UTP is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 April 1998.

Is R57 UTP safe to buy?

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