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R844 OCU

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,042 mi
Last recorded76,042 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 OCU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 76,042 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases End and middle. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 70,042 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 63,071 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 54,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer sill damage

Pass 13 Jun 2021 45,101 miles

rear disc pitted. under tray fitted to the car .

Pass 4 Jan 2019 44,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 44,069 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 42,728 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 42,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 38,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 38,999 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 36,154 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 36,154 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 33,035 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 30,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 30,388 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,489 miles

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

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

exhaust fouling centre heat shield

Pass 8 Feb 2011 21,071 miles

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

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

front wiper blades worn, slightly split at ends

Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,373 miles

n/s cill damaged.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,443 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 19,443 miles

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

slight blow from exhaust between intermediate pipe and rear silencer.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,489 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 18,480 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 17,463 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,668 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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R844 OCU is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R844 OCU, 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 R844 OCU registered?

R844 OCU is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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