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R778 CKK

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,003 mi
Last recorded156,003 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 CKK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 156,003 miles

General corrosion throughout underneath

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 152,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 149,293 miles

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 149,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 145,865 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 145,860 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and rotted in 3 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 142,901 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 139,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 136,095 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 132,687 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 129,527 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jan 2013 124,890 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 122,071 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 115,204 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 110,413 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 104,692 miles

tape on headlights

Fail 27 Feb 2009 104,692 miles

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

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

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

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

tape on headlights

Pass 31 Jan 2008 98,714 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 98,714 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 89,538 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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R778 CKK is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R778 CKK, 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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R778 CKK is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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