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R868 NCU

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,004 mi
Last recorded113,004 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 NCU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 113,004 miles

Battery insecure

all brake discs slightly worn. brake readings ok.

car in all round rusty condition

handbrake requires adjustment

oil sump in rusty condition

underbody brake and fuel pipes in rusty condition

underbody in all round rusty condition

underbody parts in rusty condition

Fail 5 Jan 2011 113,004 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

car in all round rusty condition

oil sump in rusty condition

underbody brake and fuel pipes in rusty condition

underbody in all round rusty condition

underbody parts in rusty condition

Pass 7 Jan 2010 107,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 99,200 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 83,490 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 71,428 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 54,968 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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R868 NCU is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R868 NCU, 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 R868 NCU registered?

R868 NCU is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R868 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R868 NCU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R868 NCU have outstanding finance?

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