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R631 WBL

1998 Nissan Primera

White Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

131,067 mi
Last recorded131,067 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 WBL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 131,067 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 131,067 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 124,350 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 124,350 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 118,469 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 118,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 110,651 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 110,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 105,665 miles

offside rear tyre face perished

Fail 12 Sep 2008 105,665 miles

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

offside rear tyre face perished

Pass 12 Sep 2007 101,070 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 101,070 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 97,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 97,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Aug 2006 97,063 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake im balance most likely to be caused by faulty o/s front ABS wheel sensor.

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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R631 WBL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 R631 WBL, 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 R631 WBL registered?

R631 WBL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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