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R257 CFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,002 mi
Last recorded129,002 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 CFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 129,002 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 125,489 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 125,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 119,951 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 119,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 114,350 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 109,456 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 104,055 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 104,030 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 96,867 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 89,261 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 82,634 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 82,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 72,357 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 72,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 64,106 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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R257 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R257 CFC, 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 R257 CFC registered?

R257 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R257 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 CFC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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