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R870 WLC

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,461 mi
Last recorded111,461 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 WLC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 111,461 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 109,892 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 109,892 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2015 107,840 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

headlight convertor fitted (both sides)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 105,128 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 102,983 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 99,773 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 99,773 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 96,479 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 27,256 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 91,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 91,688 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 85,937 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 85,937 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 83,199 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 83,199 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 77,098 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 69,165 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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R870 WLC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R870 WLC, 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 R870 WLC registered?

R870 WLC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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