1998 Nissan Primera 1.6L Petrol · R825 BNB
1998 Nissan Primera (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 83,526 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PRIMERA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R825 BNB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 83,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R825 BNB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Nissan Primera (R825 BNB) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
R825 BNB Mileage History
- 26/08/202261,604 mi
- 05/09/202368,714 mi+7,110 mi
- 30/08/202476,136 mi+7,422 mi
- 09/09/202583,526 mi+7,390 mi
Average of roughly 7,213 miles per year across 4 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: Average
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- 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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