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R311 HCA

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,159 mi
Last recorded134,159 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 HCA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 134,159 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 127,644 miles

exhaust is corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 122,293 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 122,293 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 116,116 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 116,116 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 100,767 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 100,767 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 102,117 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 102,117 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 97,189 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 89,762 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 89,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 83,931 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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R311 HCA is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R311 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 R311 HCA registered?

R311 HCA is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R311 HCA safe to buy?

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