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R848 NTD

1998 Nissan Primera

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,059 mi
Last recorded133,059 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 NTD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 133,059 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 133,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 112,767 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 92,087 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 92,087 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Bonnet hits wiper arms when opening and shutting

Pass 8 Apr 2009 72,919 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside wing mirror cover missing

Pass 11 Apr 2008 56,640 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

panal damage

Fail 11 Apr 2008 56,640 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

panal damage

Fail 21 Mar 2008 56,562 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,185 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,626 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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R848 NTD is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R848 NTD, 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 R848 NTD registered?

R848 NTD is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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