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R975 XKR

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,460 mi
Last recorded178,460 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 XKR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2014 178,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion underside of car in places

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2013 165,519 miles

nearside wing mirror loose

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

slight corrosion underside of car in places

slight misting of oil around steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

wiper switch slightly faulty

Fail 30 Apr 2013 165,519 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

nearside wing mirror loose

slight corrosion underside of car in places

slight misting of oil around steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

wiper switch slightly faulty

Pass 10 May 2012 153,215 miles

corrosion underside of car

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

front lower arm bushes worn/perished

headlight covers deteriorated

nearside front wing mirror loose

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

oil around steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

tyres perished and under in-flated

wiper switch slightly faulty

Fail 8 May 2012 153,212 miles

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

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

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

corrosion underside of car

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

front lower arm bushes worn/perished

headlight covers deteriorated

nearside front wing mirror loose

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

oil around steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

tyres perished and under in-flated

wiper switch slightly faulty

Pass 18 Apr 2011 140,405 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

harsh corrosion underside

headlamp covers fitted

nearside rear tyre cut but not showing cords

offside front wiper split

slight misting of fluid around steering rack

slight misting of grease around offside rear caliper(not brake fluid)

wipers dont park correctly(boarderline pass)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 140,404 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

harsh corrosion underside

headlamp covers fitted

nearside rear tyre cut but not showing cords

offside front wiper split

slight misting of fluid around steering rack

slight misting of grease around offside rear caliper(not brake fluid)

wipers dont park correctly(boarderline pass)

Pass 12 May 2010 131,698 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

slight corrosion underside the vehicle

slight misting of oil around the steering rack

Pass 14 May 2009 121,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

slight corrosion in places

Pass 13 May 2008 111,674 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 100,973 miles

Offside front fog lamp aim too high

Offside front inner wheel rim damaged, border line pass

Parking brake reserve travel on limit

Windscreen washers poor operation

Pass 2 May 2006 89,740 miles

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE DRAG

TYRE WEAR GENERALLY UNEVEN

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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R975 XKR is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R975 XKR, 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 R975 XKR registered?

R975 XKR is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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