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R787 DCX

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

128,536 mi
Last recorded128,536 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 DCX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 May 2011 128,536 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 127,250 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 127,235 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 125,089 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s wiper spindle loose in bush

Fail 2 Oct 2008 125,073 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres starting to wear on edge

o/s wiper spindle worn

Pass 9 Oct 2007 117,440 miles

o/s wiper arm has alot of wear at spindle

Fail 8 Oct 2007 117,437 miles

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

o/s wiper arm has alot of wear at spindle

Pass 5 Oct 2006 108,328 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 108,316 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 101,213 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 101,213 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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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R787 DCX is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R787 DCX, 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 R787 DCX registered?

R787 DCX is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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