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R126 HFF

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,390 mi
Last recorded143,390 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 HFF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 143,390 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 143,300 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 137,227 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 136,972 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 124,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 112,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 100,476 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 98,517 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 98,517 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 93,099 miles

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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R126 HFF is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R126 HFF, 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 R126 HFF registered?

R126 HFF is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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