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R854 BUJ

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

265,684 mi
Last recorded265,684 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 BUJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 265,684 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 265,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 245,523 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 245,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 226,699 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 226,690 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front X member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 205,950 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 205,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2015 184,227 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 184,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 166,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 142,899 miles

Clutch fluid below min

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside brake disc corroded

Offside outer sill has been plated but unable to see clearly as filler has been used

Power steering fluid close to min

Pass 1 Apr 2011 120,380 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 120,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 95,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 95,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 71,341 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 71,333 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 64,408 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 5,696 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 50,740 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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R854 BUJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R854 BUJ, 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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R854 BUJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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