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R363 KFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,327 mi
Last recorded133,327 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 133,327 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 133,327 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)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 125,585 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both wiper pivot worn

Pass 9 Jan 2012 118,195 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 117,013 miles

o/s wiper pivot worn

Fail 25 Jan 2010 115,984 miles

O/S WIPER MECH WORN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.SCREEN DAMAGE.LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.R BRAKE APPLICATION UNEVEN.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 115,984 miles

O/S WIPER MECH WORN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.SCREEN DAMAGE.LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.R BRAKE APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 18 Nov 2008 114,619 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SCREEN DAMAGE.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.WIPER MECH WORN.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 114,619 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.WIPER MECH WORN.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 112,489 miles

same as first mot

Fail 5 Jul 2007 112,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front wishbone rear bush leaking oil

Pass 6 Jul 2006 105,499 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 105,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R363 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R363 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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R363 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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