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R494 SKX

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

188,820 mi
Last recorded188,820 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 SKX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 188,820 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipe from fuel tank corroding (7.2.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 188,820 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipe from fuel tank corroding (7.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 185,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear wheel arch holed by corrosion

offside rear wheel arch holed by corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2014 182,020 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 182,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 180,613 miles

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

front tyres feathered off

Fail 2 Jan 2013 180,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

front tyres feathered off

Pass 27 Jan 2012 179,166 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 179,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jan 2011 175,665 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 175,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 173,095 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 173,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 170,950 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 170,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 169,029 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 169,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 165,449 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 165,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

power steering pump noisey

Pass 12 Jan 2006 161,680 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 161,680 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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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R494 SKX is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R494 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.

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What year was R494 SKX registered?

R494 SKX is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R494 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R494 SKX shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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