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N879 RFL

1995 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,896 mi
Last recorded140,896 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Nissan Primera101,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN879 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 140,896 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both hand brake cabels in poor condtion

off side rear slight play in antiroll bar link arm

washers missing screen

wipers split

Fail 27 Jan 2011 140,646 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear indicaters faded

drivers wiper split

rear reg plate bowed

slight fluctuation in front brakes

slight smear from wipers

surface corrosion to brake pipes

various parts of chassis corroded

washer missing windscreen.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 133,976 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

near side rear link arm has slight play in ball joints

Pass 6 Feb 2009 127,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

near side rear tyre cracking on side wall

off side front brake hose very close to wheel rim on full lock

washer jets aim high

Fail 16 Jan 2009 127,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

near side rear tyre side wall cracking

near side washer jet high

unable to see front pad thickness

Pass 19 Jan 2008 121,765 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 114,762 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

parkbrake performance low 18% (limit16%)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 101,871 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N879 RFL is a 1995 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 101,306 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 N879 RFL, 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 31 years old, this Nissan Primera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N879 RFL is a 1995 Nissan Primera, first registered on 8 November 1995.

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