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R825 BNB

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,011 mi
Last recorded88,011 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 BNB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2026 88,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 83,526 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 76,136 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,714 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 61,604 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 57,621 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,008 miles

Front pads wearing thin

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,922 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 42,810 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 36,654 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 31,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 26,009 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 26,009 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 21,034 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 16,890 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 14,560 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 14,485 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 14,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 14,434 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 14,319 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 14,141 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 14,024 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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R825 BNB is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R825 BNB, 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 R825 BNB registered?

R825 BNB is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R825 BNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R825 BNB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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