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R448 KFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,485 mi
Last recorded129,485 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2014 129,485 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wiper spindles worn arms touch bonnet when in operation

Pass 3 Dec 2013 121,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn inner edge and outer sidewall damaged

Offside wiper spindle worn and catches on bonnet during operation

Fail 3 Dec 2013 121,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn inner edge and outer sidewall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside wiper spindle worn and catches on bonnet during operation

Pass 10 Dec 2012 110,066 miles

corrosion in engine compartment on both sides

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to rear chassis rails and floor pan

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

offside front to rear at rear brake pipe corroded close to excessive and poorly secured

Fail 8 Dec 2012 110,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

corrosion in engine compartment on both sides

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to rear chassis rails and floor pan

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

offside front to rear at rear brake pipe corroded close to excessive and poorly secured

Pass 24 Nov 2011 101,865 miles

Near side front wiper spindle worn

Off side front wiper spindle worn

Petrol tank strap corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 89,563 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 89,563 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 86,764 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 79,141 miles

Both rear inner sill edge coroding

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

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

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

exhaust clamp joints & pipe section coroded

front & rear chassie area corosion

front suspesion joints corosion

rear wiper blabe split

some oil leakage

Fail 28 Nov 2008 79,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear inner sill edge coroding

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

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

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

exhaust clamp joints & pipe section coroded

front & rear chassie area corosion

front suspesion joints corosion

rear wiper blabe split

some oil leakage

Pass 23 Nov 2007 69,133 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,836 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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R448 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver 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 R448 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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What year was R448 KFC registered?

R448 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R448 KFC safe to buy?

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