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R779 LRA

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,508 mi
Last recorded112,508 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 LRA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 112,508 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front X member

corrosion to underbody

Fail 24 Apr 2017 112,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front X member

corrosion to underbody

Pass 13 Jan 2016 108,970 miles

a/c belt tensioner has excessive play in its bearing

front no plate loose

fuel filler neck corroding

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge and badly splitting on inner wall

n/s/r seat belt does not fully retract

o/s/f side light dull boarderline

o/s/r tyre on limit and cracking

sump plug leaking

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2016 108,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

a/c belt tensioner has excessive play in its bearing

front no plate loose

fuel filler neck corroding

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge and badly splitting on inner wall

n/s/r seat belt does not fully retract

o/s/f side light dull boarderline

o/s/r tyre on limit and cracking

sump plug leaking

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2015 104,330 miles

fluctuation on o/s/f brake

front indicaters pale

front no plate slightly insecure

o/s/f sidelight dull

o/s/f tyre getting low wearing on both edges and hasd been run flat

o/s/r tyre close to limit splitting in tread wearing on inner edge

odometer bulb out

oil leaks

play in o/s of rack

previous welding repairs carried out to vehicle

rear no plate deteriorating

underbody corroding

various brake pipes corroding

wear in gear selecter

Fail 5 Jan 2015 104,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fluctuation on o/s/f brake

front indicaters pale

front no plate slightly insecure

o/s/f sidelight dull

o/s/f tyre getting low wearing on both edges and hasd been run flat

o/s/r tyre close to limit splitting in tread wearing on inner edge

odometer bulb out

oil leaks

play in o/s of rack

previous welding repairs carried out to vehicle

rear no plate deteriorating

underbody corroding

various brake pipes corroding

wear in gear selecter

Pass 7 Jan 2014 100,063 miles

back box weeping

front no plate slightly loose

front upper wishbone inner bush has play n/s boarderline

n/s/r tyre close to limit cracking and bold on outside edge in places

o/s washer partialy blocked

o/s/f side light dull

o/s/f tyre poss run flat and has a cut on inner side wall

o/s/r tyre close to limit and badly cracking

play in rack bushes

rear assister springs badly corroding

rear no plate deteriorating

sills corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2014 100,063 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

back box weeping

front no plate slightly loose

front upper wishbone inner bush has play n/s boarderline

n/s/r tyre close to limit cracking and bold on outside edge in places

o/s washer partialy blocked

o/s/f side light dull

o/s/f tyre poss run flat and has a cut on inner side wall

o/s/r tyre close to limit and badly cracking

play in rack bushes

rear assister springs badly corroding

rear no plate deteriorating

sills corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2013 96,564 miles

back box weeping

coolant low

front indicators pale

n/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on outside edge

o/s/f flexy cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inside edge, worn on outside edge and getting low

rear no plate deteriorating

rear tyres crac king,wearing uneavenly and close to limit

steering rack flexing in mountings

various underbody pannels corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2013 96,564 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

back box weeping

coolant low

front indicators pale

n/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on outside edge

o/s/f flexy cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inside edge, worn on outside edge and getting low

rear no plate deteriorating

rear tyres crac king,wearing uneavenly and close to limit

steering rack flexing in mountings

various underbody pannels corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2012 92,484 miles

Front brake pads look very low & unable to assess correctly

N/S/R tyre badly cracking,wearing unevenly & close to limit

Rear number plate deteriating

Fail 5 Jan 2012 92,482 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads look very low & unable to assess correctly

N/S wiper split & smearing slightly

N/S/R tyre badly cracking,wearing unevenly & close to limit

Rear number plate deteriating

Pass 4 Jan 2011 86,655 miles

oil on engine and steering pipes front brake discs lipped exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2011 86,655 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil on engine and steering pipes front brake discs lipped exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2010 81,552 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 81,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 73,022 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 73,022 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 65,702 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit on outer edge

rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2008 65,702 miles

rear wiper blade insecure

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit on outer edge

Fail 27 Nov 2006 62,657 miles

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

all tyre treads perished

Pass 27 Nov 2006 62,657 miles

all tyre treads perished

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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R779 LRA is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R779 LRA, 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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R779 LRA is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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