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R677 MTE

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,038 mi
Last recorded71,038 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 MTE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 71,038 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

radiator support corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2024 71,038 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

radiator support corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 65,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes plastic coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 65,925 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes plastic coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 60,967 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 55,181 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 55,135 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 1 Jul 2020 52,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 30 Jun 2020 52,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Jul 2019 49,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jul 2019 49,268 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged belt has been cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 45,636 miles

Both rear shock absorber bodies badly corroded

Exhaust slight blow from CAT to centre pipe joint

Nearside Front tyre edges wearing 185/65 r15

Offside Front tyre edges wearing

suspension feels soft

Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,902 miles

Back seats folded down

Drivers window inop

Suspect exhaust manifold blowing

Pass 16 Jun 2016 27,485 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 24,112 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 22,302 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 22,302 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 22,244 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 22,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 22,194 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 22,069 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 21,792 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 21,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 21,600 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 20,572 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked on side wall

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked on side wall

Slight exhaust blow from downpipe area

Pass 7 Dec 2007 19,142 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 17,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 16,348 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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R677 MTE is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R677 MTE, 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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R677 MTE is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R677 MTE shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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