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R197 KWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,991 mi
Last recorded92,991 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 KWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 92,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 87,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 87,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2012 80,250 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2011 69,281 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 57,554 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 45,855 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 35,391 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 27,951 miles

Advise;- Front and rear brake pads are wearing low.

Pass 11 Mar 2006 24,973 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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R197 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R197 KWL, 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 R197 KWL registered?

R197 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 July 1998.

Is R197 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 KWL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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