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R704 GUD

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,816 mi
Last recorded130,816 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 GUD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 130,816 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 130,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 129,072 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 129,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 126,126 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside outer cv boot has pin hole

offside headlight loose slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2015 120,806 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 112,470 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 105,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 99,670 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 99,668 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 94,974 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 90,228 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 84,854 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 80,885 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 76,298 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 73,805 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 65,967 miles

nail in tyre

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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R704 GUD is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R704 GUD, 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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R704 GUD is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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