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R779 PSH

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,739 mi
Last recorded133,739 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 PSH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2010 133,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 133,739 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 131,043 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 131,043 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2008 127,660 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 121,789 miles

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

o/s/r mud flap insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2007 121,788 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

o/s/r mud flap insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2006 117,765 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 117,764 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s and o/s headlamp lenses cracked

o/s/r lens unit cracked

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 PSH is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PSH, 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 R779 PSH registered?

R779 PSH is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R779 PSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 PSH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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