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R949 PKH

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

66,277 mi
Last recorded66,277 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2017 66,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 64,440 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 64,440 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 63,190 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 63,190 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,976 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 61,976 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 59,894 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 59,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 58,151 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 58,151 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,159 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,853 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 53,853 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,765 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 50,765 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 48,016 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 45,302 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 45,302 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 42,587 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 PKH is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 PKH, 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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R949 PKH is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 March 1998.

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