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R482 RKX

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,274 mi
Last recorded139,274 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 RKX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 139,274 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 139,271 miles

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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 139,049 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

accident damage to boot

bad engine oil leak

both inner/outer end of sills corroding

both rear shock absorbers bouncing/worn

front pads getting loiw

front wiper arms hit bonnet

fuel tank straps corroding

n/s/r tyre outer wall perrished

Pass 6 Mar 2014 130,118 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 130,086 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 124,279 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 124,271 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 124,256 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 122,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 120,797 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 120,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspect front brake pads worn + disc scored

Pass 18 Jan 2010 118,464 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 118,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 116,378 miles

Coolant leak around NS of radiator

NSF Braker hose perrished

OSF Brake hose perrished

OSF Tyre close to limit

OSR Tyre close to limit

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Screw in NSR Tyre tread

Pass 20 Jan 2009 116,378 miles

Coolant leak around NS of radiator

NSF Braker hose perrished

OSF Brake hose perrished

OSF Tyre close to limit

OSR Tyre close to limit

Screw in NSR Tyre tread

Pass 21 Jan 2008 114,103 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 114,103 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 110,379 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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R482 RKX is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R482 RKX, 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 R482 RKX registered?

R482 RKX is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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