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R887 EBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,561 mi
Last recorded96,561 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 EBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 96,561 miles

Exhaust leaking slightly at Kat joint

Front brake flexis corroded slightly

Front c v gaiters deteriorated

Front reg plate deteriorated slightly

Rear brake discs pitted slightly

Rear brake flexis corroded slightly

Rear reg plate deteriorated slightly

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 May 2011 96,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust leaking slightly at Kat joint

Front brake flexis corroded slightly

Front c v gaiters deteriorated

Front reg plate deteriorated slightly

Rear brake discs pitted slightly

Rear brake flexis corroded slightly

Rear reg plate deteriorated slightly

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2010 93,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear reg plate deteriorating

Slight corrosion on rear chassis

Slight discolour to offside front indicator

Slight exhaust leak from centre

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 93,039 miles

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

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

Rear reg plate deteriorating

Slight corrosion on rear chassis

Slight discolour to offside front indicator

Slight exhaust leak from centre

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 25 Mar 2009 85,932 miles

Windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 28 Mar 2008 78,506 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 71,010 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 71,010 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 62,518 miles

Rear discs rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2006 62,518 miles

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

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

Rear discs rusty

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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R887 EBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R887 EBW, 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 R887 EBW registered?

R887 EBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R887 EBW safe to buy?

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