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R299 HCA

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,323 mi
Last recorded113,323 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 HCA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 113,323 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 113,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 109,444 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 105,600 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 105,600 miles

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)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 103,078 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 103,078 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 100,559 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 100,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 97,876 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 97,876 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R299 HCA is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R299 HCA, 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 R299 HCA registered?

R299 HCA is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R299 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R299 HCA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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