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R588 HFM

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,886 mi
Last recorded142,886 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 HFM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 142,886 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 127,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 114,790 miles

Front brake pads getting a bit low.

Fail 4 Feb 2012 114,790 miles

Front brake pads getting a bit low.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 98,735 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

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 8 Feb 2011 98,676 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 87,705 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 82,579 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 79,231 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 72,506 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 66,501 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006

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

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

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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R588 HFM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R588 HFM, 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 R588 HFM registered?

R588 HFM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R588 HFM safe to buy?

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