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R996 LHG

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,205 mi
Last recorded118,205 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 LHG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 118,205 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 109,001 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 101,563 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 97,324 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 97,321 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre sidewalls excessively deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 96,994 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 96,440 miles

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2009 96,420 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2008 95,323 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 95,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 93,826 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2007 93,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R996 LHG is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R996 LHG, 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 R996 LHG registered?

R996 LHG is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 January 1998.

Is R996 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 LHG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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