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R401 CFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,783 mi
Last recorded121,783 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 CFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 121,783 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 118,512 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 115,423 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 111,164 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 111,164 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 109,838 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 106,965 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 106,965 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 104,717 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 102,982 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 100,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 100,863 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 97,832 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 95,479 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 95,479 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 90,369 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 81,608 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 81,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 72,513 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 72,513 miles

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

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

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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R401 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R401 CFC, 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 R401 CFC registered?

R401 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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