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R859 DGP

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

167,822 mi
Last recorded167,822 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 DGP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 167,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 167,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 60% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 160,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 160,599 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 146,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 146,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 138,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 138,411 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 117,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 117,198 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 84,507 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,816 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,305 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 70,045 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 70,045 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 68,733 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,458 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,427 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 57,555 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 57,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 May 2012 55,007 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 53,738 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 50,620 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 49,303 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 46,904 miles

passenger wiper blade torn

Pass 1 May 2007 45,833 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 43,315 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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R859 DGP is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R859 DGP, 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 R859 DGP registered?

R859 DGP is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R859 DGP safe to buy?

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