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R751 FVF

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,677 mi
Last recorded147,677 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 FVF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 147,677 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 140,674 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 140,663 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

sump corroded leaking oil badly

Pass 2 Sep 2008 135,006 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 134,998 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 128,113 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 120,102 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 120,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R751 FVF is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R751 FVF, 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 R751 FVF registered?

R751 FVF is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R751 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R751 FVF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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