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R948 BVM

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,057 mi
Last recorded96,057 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 BVM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 96,057 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2009 86,235 miles

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

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2008 80,053 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 80,053 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 74,510 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 74,420 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 68,687 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 68,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R948 BVM is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R948 BVM, 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 R948 BVM registered?

R948 BVM is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R948 BVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R948 BVM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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