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R742 CFC

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,700 mi
Last recorded165,700 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 CFC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 165,700 miles

brake pipes rusty and weak

exhaust very rusty and weak

lower arm bushes in poor condition

Fail 9 Feb 2012 165,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

brake pipes rusty and weak

exhaust very rusty and weak

lower arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2011 148,620 miles

rear brakes noisey

Fail 1 Feb 2011 148,620 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes noisey

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 134,148 miles

both front tyres low on tread

front lower arms rusty

rear trailing arms rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2009 121,294 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 121,294 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 102,041 miles

offside front tyre on legal limits

Fail 5 Feb 2008 102,041 miles

offside front tyre on legal limits

registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 90,171 miles

nearside rear tyre just legal

offside front outer cv boot perishing badly

Pass 8 Feb 2006 82,316 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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R742 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R742 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R742 CFC registered?

R742 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R742 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R742 CFC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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