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R866 OBV

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,594 mi
Last recorded134,594 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 OBV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 134,594 miles

Front lower crossmember corroded

Gearbox has slight leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 127,652 miles

battery insecure

both front tyres worn close to limit on outer edges

corrosion on chassis legs

o/s headlamp main beam image poor

Fail 14 Aug 2009 127,650 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

battery insecure

both front tyres worn close to limit on outer edges

corrosion on chassis legs

o/s headlamp main beam image poor

Pass 26 Jul 2008 112,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine / gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2007 100,046 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 82,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R866 OBV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R866 OBV, 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 R866 OBV registered?

R866 OBV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R866 OBV safe to buy?

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