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R990 UMJ

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,253 mi
Last recorded90,253 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 UMJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 May 2019 90,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 85,061 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 81,166 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 77,201 miles

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

oil leak

wipers fouling on bonnet

Fail 9 May 2016 77,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre pipe and backbox (7.1.2)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

wipers fouling on bonnet

Pass 11 May 2015 71,944 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 71,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,277 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 64,283 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 64,283 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,588 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,077 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 57,077 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,994 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 54,993 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,989 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 51,989 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,433 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,346 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 39,808 miles

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

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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R990 UMJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R990 UMJ, 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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R990 UMJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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