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R260 RFO

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,909 mi
Last recorded151,909 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 RFO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 151,909 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 144,114 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 137,303 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 137,302 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 131,851 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 126,965 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 122,034 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 122,034 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 115,730 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 115,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 107,699 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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R260 RFO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R260 RFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R260 RFO registered?

R260 RFO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R260 RFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R260 RFO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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