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R231 KFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,163 mi
Last recorded46,163 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 46,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 46,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 41,405 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front arches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both rear arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 41,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion both front arches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both rear arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 May 2015 32,876 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 32,063 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,173 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 29,851 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 29,270 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 19 May 2010 28,537 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 May 2010 28,537 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 May 2009 27,624 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,669 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,669 miles

BOTH MAIN BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY PITTED AT REAR

CORROSION SHOWING ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,768 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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R231 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R231 KFC, 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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R231 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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