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R285 KFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,757 mi
Last recorded129,757 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 129,757 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise nearside front tyre has cut to outer sidewallbut not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 5 Mar 2015 129,757 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise nearside front tyre has cut to outer sidewallbut not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 17 Mar 2014 125,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Mar 2014 125,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 121,409 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 121,402 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 115,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 115,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2011 108,994 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 105,065 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 98,551 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 90,312 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 90,312 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 80,643 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 70,370 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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R285 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 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 R285 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 R285 KFC registered?

R285 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R285 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 KFC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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