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R978 GEW

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,825 mi
Last recorded103,825 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 GEW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 103,825 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 103,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 88,161 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 88,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 74,138 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 74,138 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 61,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 45,745 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 38,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

all tyre pressures were very low-this causes very rapid tyre wear and reduces handling capabilities of car

Pass 8 Jun 2006 38,723 miles

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

all tyre pressures were very low-this causes very rapid tyre wear and reduces handling capabilities of car

Pass 31 May 2005 32,797 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wipers ends are starting to split.

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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R978 GEW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 R978 GEW, 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 R978 GEW registered?

R978 GEW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R978 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R978 GEW 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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