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R959 WLA

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,915 mi
Last recorded82,915 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 WLA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 82,915 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,176 miles

n/s/f brake hose clip missing

Pass 31 May 2011 72,945 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 72,945 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 65,743 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 65,743 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 60,897 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Feb 2009 60,896 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2007 55,355 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 49,193 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 49,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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R959 WLA is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey 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 R959 WLA, 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 R959 WLA registered?

R959 WLA is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R959 WLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R959 WLA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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