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R830 DNE

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,149 mi
Last recorded81,149 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 DNE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 81,149 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,888 miles

N/S/R Brake disc badly pitted & corroded across surface area.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 69,872 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

N/S/F Tyre has damage to sidewall.

N/S/R Brake disc badly pitted & corroded across surface area.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,208 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tank strap corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2010 57,207 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

tank strap corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2009 49,601 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 49,599 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Spare wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,549 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 41,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,738 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,045 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 24,043 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R830 DNE is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R830 DNE, 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 R830 DNE registered?

R830 DNE is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R830 DNE safe to buy?

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