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R263 HUD

1998 Nissan Primera

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,609 mi
Last recorded146,609 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 HUD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 146,609 miles

Battery insecure

o/s rear seat belt retraction mechanism has an intermittent fault

Fail 16 Mar 2009 146,604 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Battery insecure

o/s rear seat belt retraction mechanism has an intermittent fault

Pass 7 Mar 2008 133,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 133,924 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 122,156 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 122,156 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 110,132 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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R263 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R263 HUD, 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 R263 HUD registered?

R263 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R263 HUD safe to buy?

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