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R881 BVS

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,401 mi
Last recorded125,401 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 BVS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 125,401 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 118,667 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 113,405 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 101,965 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 101,880 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 90,721 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 90,720 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,592 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 78,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,081 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyre side walls deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,135 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 69,882 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 67,244 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 66,166 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 66,166 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 64,275 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 58,141 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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R881 BVS is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R881 BVS, 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

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What year was R881 BVS registered?

R881 BVS is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R881 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R881 BVS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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