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R205 KAV

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,583 mi
Last recorded125,583 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 KAV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2016 125,583 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion through out vehicle (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 123,153 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 120,105 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 120,105 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 116,699 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 116,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 109,686 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 98,481 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 93,806 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 90,633 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2009 90,633 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 85,733 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 81,332 miles

Front indicators starting to show white light.

Slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe.

X2 outer driveshaft boots perished.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 76,341 miles

slight corrosion on rear and ABS unit brake pipes

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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R205 KAV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R205 KAV, 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 R205 KAV registered?

R205 KAV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R205 KAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 KAV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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