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R871 BUJ

1998 Nissan Primera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,156 mi
Last recorded143,156 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 BUJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 143,156 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 142,820 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 129,183 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 129,183 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 113,555 miles

ADVISE N/S REAR TYRE AT 1-6mm OUTER SECTION

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO FRONT CROSSMEMBER

Pass 17 Jul 2006 102,369 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 102,368 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2005 91,991 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 91,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R871 BUJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R871 BUJ, 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 R871 BUJ registered?

R871 BUJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R871 BUJ safe to buy?

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