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R859 NCU

1998 Nissan Primera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

89,825 mi
Last recorded89,825 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2006
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 NCU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2006 89,825 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 NCU is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 R859 NCU, 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 R859 NCU?

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What year was R859 NCU registered?

R859 NCU is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R859 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R859 NCU shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R859 NCU have outstanding finance?

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