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R680 EOC

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,883 mi
Last recorded144,883 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 EOC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 144,883 miles

underbody has some surface corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2019 144,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Minor exhaust gases leak on centre section joint

Offside wiper arm linkage worn

Oil leak on engine

Radiator lower support member corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 139,180 miles

Nearside rear brake disc pitted and rough

Offside wiper linkage worn

Slight oil leak on sump

Slight play in both sides suspension arm upper joints

Fail 14 Mar 2018 139,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 63 (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 77 (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven 36% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear brake disc pitted and rough

Offside wiper linkage worn

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Slight oil leak on sump

Slight play in both sides suspension arm upper joints

Pass 22 Mar 2017 133,738 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 133,638 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven 33% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 127,783 miles

Offside front tyre outer wall cracking no core visible

Fail 16 Mar 2016 127,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre outer wall cracking no core visible

Pass 22 Jun 2015 124,460 miles

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

both rear brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Mar 2014 117,686 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 109,795 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 106,026 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 107,049 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 95,849 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

headlamp aims required adjustment

rear axle beam corroded, not excessive

Pass 9 May 2009 90,960 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 86,215 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 79,310 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 79,304 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 71,135 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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R680 EOC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R680 EOC, 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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R680 EOC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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