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R201 KWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,423 mi
Last recorded133,423 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 KWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 133,423 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Jun 2011 131,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 131,775 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 127,666 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 127,666 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 122,660 miles

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

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2008 117,836 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2007 115,557 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 112,965 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 105,297 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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R201 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R201 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 R201 KWL registered?

R201 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 July 1998.

Is R201 KWL safe to buy?

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