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R479 SKX

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,796 mi
Last recorded163,796 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 SKX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 163,796 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 163,796 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 155,585 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR CHASSIS STARTED TO RUST

Fail 13 Dec 2011 155,585 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

NEAR SIDE REAR CHASSIS STARTED TO RUST

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 147,291 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 147,291 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 139,066 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE IS PUNCTURED.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 139,066 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE IS PUNCTURED.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 127,088 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 113,005 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 112,999 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 98,943 miles

Needs alignment.

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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R479 SKX is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R479 SKX, 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 R479 SKX registered?

R479 SKX is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R479 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R479 SKX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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