1998 Nissan Primera 2.0L Petrol · R454 AVX
1998 Nissan Primera (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 112,668 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PRIMERA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,668 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R454 AVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 112,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R454 AVX 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 (R454 AVX) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”.
R454 AVX Mileage History
- 18/04/2024109,308 mi
- 16/04/2025110,881 mi+1,573 mi
- 22/04/2025110,903 mi+22 mi
- 17/04/2026112,668 mi+1,765 mi
- 22/04/2026112,668 mi
Average of roughly 1,672 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Nissan Primera (P11)
Our database tracks 7 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1998 model year cars.
- Brake hose chafing and corrosion of the hydraulic linesSerious
The P11 was caught by DVSA recall R/1995/063 (and its follow-up campaigns on the platform) for front flexible brake hoses that could chafe against surrounding suspension components and split, losing hydraulic pressure. On surviving cars the rigid steel brake lines running over the fuel tank to the rear multi-link beam are also a classic MOT failure point in the UK: winter salt and road spray lodge above the tank, rotting the lines unseen until the pedal turns spongy or drops under heavy braking.
- Front Upper Suspension Link and Kingpin Bearing WearModerate
The P11 Primera is celebrated for its BTCC-winning multi-link front suspension, which uses a cast upper third link (kingpin link) pivoting on sealed needle roller bearings and rubber bushes. Under UK road conditions with potholes and speed cushions, the bearing seals perish and water ingress washes out the grease. The needle bearings corrode and seize, causing loud creaking or groaning over bumps, loose steering feel, uneven front tyre wear, and MOT failure for suspension joint play.
- Rear Sill, Wheel Arch, and Crossmember Structural RustSerious
British winter road salt and water entrapment within the double-skinned rear sills, inner wheel arches, and front crossmember under the radiator are the prime cause of surviving P11 Primeras being scrapped. CarPeep data confirms that the licensed UK population has collapsed by 96% since 2014 down to just 1,839 cars, with MOT pass rates lagging at 57.2%. Rust attacks the rear jacking points and arch returns, perforating structural metal within prescribed MOT test distances of suspension mounting points.
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