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R590 EVH

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,916 mi
Last recorded173,916 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 EVH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 173,916 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes croded, fuel pipes croded, vehicle chasis has slight crossion

front inner arms have slight play, o/s/f c.v boot slightly detairiated

Pass 3 Dec 2011 154,859 miles

inner sills,outer sills,chassis,all arches underbody in places corroded and rear lower panals,front to rear brake pipe corroded,os cv boot deteriorating-investigate

osf brake hose deteriorating,offside steering arm balljoint slight play,ns balljoint slight play,rear brakes slight judder

Fail 28 Nov 2011 154,859 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

inner sills,outer sills,chassis,all arches underbody in places corroded and rear lower panals,front to rear brake pipe corroded,os cv boot deteriorating-investigate

osf brake hose deteriorating,offside steering arm balljoint slight play,ns balljoint slight play,rear brakes slight judder

Pass 4 Dec 2010 124,046 miles

Front brake pads low.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 124,043 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads low.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 107,441 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 7 Dec 2009 107,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2008 82,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside wiper not the best

oil level low

Fail 27 Nov 2008 82,039 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside wiper not the best

oil level low

Pass 7 Dec 2007 65,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 65,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 62,328 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 58,858 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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R590 EVH is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R590 EVH, 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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R590 EVH is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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