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R689 AAD

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,388 mi
Last recorded94,388 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 AAD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2015 94,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion evident on front x member and n/s/r outersill

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Jul 2015 94,388 miles

corrosion evident on front x member and n/s/r outersill

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Jul 2014 92,342 miles

corrosion evident on front x member

n/s/r seat belt fluffing

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 22 Jul 2013 90,071 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 88,103 miles

Exhaust front pipe mounting corroded

Nearside headlamp protector missing

Nearside wiper pivot worn

Small dent in nearside outer body sill

Pass 21 Jul 2011 86,660 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers split

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,700 miles

damage to o/s of screen outside swept area

o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts fluffing/fraying

wiper linkages worn

Fail 27 Jul 2010 84,700 miles

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

damage to o/s of screen outside swept area

o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts fluffing/fraying

wiper linkages worn

Pass 3 Aug 2009 82,740 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

small crack in screen outside swept area(o/s)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 82,740 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

small crack in screen outside swept area(o/s)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 79,838 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 77,051 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread area

Fail 15 Aug 2007 77,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread area

rear exhaust corroded badly around rear joint

Pass 9 Aug 2006 73,549 miles

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

chip in screen (outside swept area)

exhaust system rusty

front indicator bulbs fading

rear tyres worn low on outer edges and cracking in tread area

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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R689 AAD is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R689 AAD, 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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R689 AAD is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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