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R949 HOB

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,429 mi
Last recorded112,429 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 HOB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 112,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 111,116 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 111,116 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 109,612 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 107,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 18 Mar 2009 107,861 miles

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 18 Mar 2008 105,772 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 105,771 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

other brake pipes are staring to corrode as are all the floors chassis etc

Fail 14 Mar 2007 103,071 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust is slight poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2007 103,071 miles

exhaust is slight poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2006 98,921 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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R949 HOB is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R949 HOB, 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 R949 HOB registered?

R949 HOB is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R949 HOB safe to buy?

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