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R989 FCG

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,997 mi
Last recorded71,997 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 FCG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 May 2017 71,997 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking by radiator (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint near rack (2.3.3b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules + rear. (all brake hoses) (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension corroding

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear inner sills corroding

Rear suspension corroding

exhaust in poor condition

floor areas corroding

radiator insecure

Pass 12 May 2016 70,531 miles

Both rear tyre valves perished

Rear brake discs heavy surface corrosion

Rear exhaust fowling tow bar

Fail 11 May 2016 70,531 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre valves perished

Rear brake discs heavy surface corrosion

Rear exhaust fowling tow bar

Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,500 miles

185/65r15

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 53,677 miles

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

front cross member corroded

offside front floor surface corroded

oil leak (oil filter)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 53,672 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

185/65r15

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front cross member corroded

offside front floor surface corroded

oil leak (oil filter)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,132 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 21 Feb 2013 47,132 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,506 miles

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

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

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

under side of vehicle surface corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,833 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges, offside heavily

Recommend tracking

Pass 16 Feb 2010 33,528 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 29,501 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 29,499 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 25,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 23,610 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 21,687 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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R989 FCG is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R989 FCG, 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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R989 FCG is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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