1998 Nissan Primera 1.6L Petrol · R296 BUR
1998 Nissan Primera (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 1998. Recorded mileage 144,635 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PRIMERA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R296 BUR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2026
- 144,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R296 BUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Nissan Primera (R296 BUR) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R296 BUR Mileage History
- 24/08/2022140,111 mi
- 24/08/2023141,273 mi+1,162 mi
- 21/08/2024142,511 mi+1,238 mi
- 16/08/2025143,550 mi+1,039 mi
- 19/08/2026144,635 mi+1,085 mi
Average of roughly 1,135 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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