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R708 YMS

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,155 mi
Last recorded133,155 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 YMS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 133,155 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 133,155 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 120,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 106,992 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 106,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 94,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

wiper mountings o k at test

Fail 25 Mar 2010 94,219 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

wiper mountings o k at test

Pass 11 Dec 2007 89,099 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 85,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 85,061 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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R708 YMS is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R708 YMS, 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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What year was R708 YMS registered?

R708 YMS is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R708 YMS safe to buy?

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