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R857 WMV

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,193 mi
Last recorded83,193 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 WMV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,193 miles

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

atten n/s handbrake

n/s/r tyre perishing

wipers split

Fail 14 Feb 2014 83,193 miles

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

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

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

atten n/s handbrake

n/s/r tyre perishing

wipers split

Pass 15 Feb 2013 81,270 miles

front pads ,low

Pass 13 Feb 2012 76,641 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 76,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 73,161 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 67,799 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 67,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 65,466 miles

offside & nearside tyre walls perishing.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 65,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

offside & nearside tyre walls perishing.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 64,100 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 62,423 miles

cut on n/s/f tyre wall.

Fail 23 Feb 2006 60,786 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail on edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2006 60,786 miles

nail on edge of nearside rear tyre

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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R857 WMV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R857 WMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R857 WMV?

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What year was R857 WMV registered?

R857 WMV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R857 WMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R857 WMV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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