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R378 LFE

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,615 mi
Last recorded86,615 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 LFE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 86,615 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,822 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 83,197 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 83,197 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,525 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edges,

Fail 29 Aug 2012 81,525 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edges,

Pass 17 Aug 2011 79,830 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 78,264 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 76,597 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 76,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 74,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/front tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Aug 2008 74,905 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Aug 2007 73,076 miles

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2006 71,023 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 71,023 miles

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

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

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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R378 LFE is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc 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 R378 LFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R378 LFE registered?

R378 LFE is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R378 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R378 LFE 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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