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R952 EDU

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

65,960 mi
Last recorded65,960 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 EDU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 65,960 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 65,947 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 59,814 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 47,707 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 47,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear washer not working

Pass 16 Mar 2022 47,071 miles

Rear washers not working

Pass 11 Mar 2021 46,769 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear's inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear washer not working

Pass 5 Mar 2020 46,721 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,707 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,660 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,314 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,794 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,124 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre exhaust corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,611 miles

Rear exhuast coroaded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,851 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,908 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,945 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,530 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,116 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,423 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,572 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,330 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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R952 EDU is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 R952 EDU, 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 R952 EDU registered?

R952 EDU is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R952 EDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R952 EDU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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