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R59 PGG

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

129,485 mi
Last recorded129,485 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 PGG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2009 129,485 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2008 122,593 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 122,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 30 May 2008 122,542 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 114,367 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 114,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2006 107,362 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 107,362 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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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R59 PGG is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 R59 PGG, 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 R59 PGG registered?

R59 PGG is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R59 PGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R59 PGG shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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