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R262 KFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,652 mi
Last recorded162,652 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 162,652 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit on both edges

hazzard switch requires attention soon

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside outersill slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2010 162,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres close to legal limit on both edges

hazzard switch requires attention soon

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside outersill slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 150,729 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 150,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2008 140,268 miles

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

drivers door view obstructed by tape repair

Fail 12 Aug 2008 140,266 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

drivers door view obstructed by tape repair

Pass 31 Jul 2007 127,821 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 115,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 102,002 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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R262 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R262 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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What year was R262 KFC registered?

R262 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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