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R75 FGU

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,607 mi
Last recorded82,607 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 FGU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 82,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens broken slight white light showing through small hole (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 82,496 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens broken slight white light showing through small hole (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 63,145 miles

Front Both headlight lenses hazy

Offside Front Brake binding

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

Park brake eff only just met min requirement

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake eff only met minimum requirement

Fail 9 Jan 2016 63,145 miles

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

Front Both headlight lenses hazy

Offside Front Brake binding

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Park brake eff only just met min requirement

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake eff only met minimum requirement

Pass 10 Jan 2015 42,928 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 40,498 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 39,952 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,952 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,211 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 39,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 38,189 miles

N/s front cv boot deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,833 miles

Squeek from front brakes

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2010 36,833 miles

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

Squeek from front brakes

o/s rear brake binding slightly

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,350 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 35,350 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 32,771 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,233 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 27,038 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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R75 FGU is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R75 FGU, 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 R75 FGU registered?

R75 FGU is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R75 FGU safe to buy?

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