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R798 LBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,333 mi
Last recorded89,333 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 LBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 89,333 miles

Clutch very heavy

Front brake dragging at n/s

Wiper blade at o/s rubber starting to split

Fail 18 Oct 2017 89,304 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Clutch heavy

Front brake dragging at n/s

Wiper blade at o/s rubber starting to split

Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,016 miles

Corrosion & blow on centre exhaust

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear inner wings lower edges

Corrosion on o/s rear chassis rail

Front tyre at o/s soft & wearing on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2016 88,016 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Binding on n/s rear brake

Corrosion & blow on centre exhaust

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear inner wings lower edges

Corrosion on o/s rear chassis rail

Front tyre at o/s soft & wearing on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2015 86,409 miles

Front abs rings corroded

General underbody corrosion.

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

Rear brakes slightly binding.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 85,134 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 83,288 miles

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

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

o/s/f indicator lense cracked.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 83,288 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f indicator lense cracked.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,915 miles

front brakes slightly binding

rear brakes slightly binding.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,191 miles

all 4 wheels binding slighty

wiper mech getting worn

Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,641 miles

wiper mech getting worn

Fail 9 Jun 2011 79,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper mech getting worn

Pass 8 Jun 2010 78,064 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 78,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,254 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 76,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 72,928 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 68,437 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 68,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 63,324 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

windscreen wiper motor loose / nsr tyre cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2006 63,250 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

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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R798 LBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R798 LBW, 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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R798 LBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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