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R126 NVK

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,406 mi
Last recorded98,406 miles
Recorded on30 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 NVK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 May 2010 98,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

brake pipes covered with under sealant

Pass 30 May 2010 98,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

brake pipes covered with under sealant

Fail 26 May 2010 100,803 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2009 92,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 139,381 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 127,754 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 127,754 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 114,305 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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R126 NVK is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R126 NVK, 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 R126 NVK registered?

R126 NVK is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R126 NVK safe to buy?

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