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R861 FTU

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,062 mi
Last recorded142,062 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 FTU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 142,062 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 142,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 135,900 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 135,900 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 132,443 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake slightly binding

slight damage to offside obligatory rear view mirror-not affecting drivers view to rear

Fail 20 Dec 2010 132,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake slightly binding

slight damage to offside obligatory rear view mirror-not affecting drivers view to rear

Pass 18 Dec 2009 123,624 miles

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

offside door mirror glass cracked, good visabilty to rear

Fail 18 Dec 2009 123,623 miles

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

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

offside door mirror glass cracked, good visabilty to rear

Pass 12 Dec 2008 121,310 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 117,367 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 103,415 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 72,790 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 73,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R861 FTU is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R861 FTU, 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 R861 FTU registered?

R861 FTU is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R861 FTU safe to buy?

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