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R706 OBN

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,174 mi
Last recorded186,174 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 OBN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 186,174 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 186,171 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 177,868 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 2 May 2007 177,868 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 170,760 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2006 170,760 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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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R706 OBN is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R706 OBN, 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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R706 OBN is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R706 OBN safe to buy?

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