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R97 EKO

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,994 mi
Last recorded68,994 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 EKO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 68,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2026 68,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 68,899 miles

front pipe flexi joint damaged

fuel tank straps corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle on various components

Pass 12 Jul 2023 66,801 miles

Front pipe flexi joint damaged

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2023 66,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 65,855 miles

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2022 65,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 65,402 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2020 65,213 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 65,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 65,063 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 65,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,780 miles

All brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,156 miles

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

front brake discs deteriorating

nearside rear brake reading low

nearside rear tyre perished and low

Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,334 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,990 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,951 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 61,951 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 61,678 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 61,678 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,629 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,797 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,585 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 53,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,817 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 51,769 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 51,678 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 47,587 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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R97 EKO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R97 EKO, 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 R97 EKO registered?

R97 EKO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R97 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R97 EKO shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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