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R596 EVG

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

90,954 mi
Last recorded90,954 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 EVG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2016 90,954 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing may fail soon (2.7.2a)

IN MY OPINION THIS CAR IS NOT FIT TO DRIVE ON THE ROAD

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre condition (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake discs deteriorated

n/s/f brake slightly sticking

slight cut in o/s/r tyre

slight play at both front hub assemblys(STRONGLY ADVISE)

underside body and components corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2015 86,690 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake discs deteriorated

n/s/f brake slightly sticking

slight cut in o/s/r tyre

slight play at both front hub assemblys(STRONGLY ADVISE)

underside body and components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,309 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly scored

o/s/f brake pipe in a cover

rear tyres slightly cracked and slight cuts in tread

slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

underside body and components corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2014 80,284 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly scored

o/s/f brake pipe in a cover

rear tyres slightly cracked and slight cuts in tread

slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

underside body and components corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 76,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine noise

evidence of heat to nearside front brake. disc and pads discoloured. not binding at time of test

nearside front tyre outer side has cut in it. not showing cord

Fail 3 Apr 2013 76,588 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine noise

evidence of heat to nearside front brake. disc and pads discoloured. not binding at time of test

nearside front tyre outer side has cut in it. not showing cord

Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,224 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer wall but not through to cords.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 73,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer wall but not through to cords.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,654 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 66,445 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minor damage to rear box

punture in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,227 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 62,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,444 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,214 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 59,214 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 57,385 miles

hand brake poor

Fail 28 Mar 2007 57,385 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

hand brake poor

Pass 26 Apr 2006 50,983 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 50,983 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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R596 EVG is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R596 EVG, 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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R596 EVG is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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