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R302 KFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,004 mi
Last recorded85,004 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 85,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/closing sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

small split nearside wiper blade

Pass 6 Apr 2017 84,301 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has splits on the outer sidewall.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inboard sill (2.4.A.3)

both outer rear sills are heavily corroded.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 84,299 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has splits on the outer sidewall.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inboard sill (2.4.A.3)

both outer rear sills are heavily corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,227 miles

Nearside Front tyre has splits on the tread &worn on the edges.

Nearside Rear seatbelt clasp damaged.

Offside & nerside rear outer sills are heavily corroded.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside inboard sill is corroded.

wiper mechanism is worn.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,985 miles

both outer rear sills are corroded.

Fail 14 Apr 2015 81,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both outer rear sills are corroded.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,692 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

heavy corrosion on each outer rear sill.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 78,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

heavy corrosion on each outer rear sill.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,274 miles

offside rear sill heavily corroded.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 75,274 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside rear sill heavily corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 73,148 miles

corrosion at rear of both outer sills.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear outer offside sill has corroded.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 70,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear outer offside sill has corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,629 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 67,049 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 67,049 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 65,640 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 65,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

light cracks in walls of n/s/r tyre

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2007 64,189 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 64,189 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2006 63,023 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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R302 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R302 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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R302 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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