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R216 KAV

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,642 mi
Last recorded99,642 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 KAV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 99,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 99,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 90,852 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 90,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 90,829 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 90,588 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 89,755 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 89,306 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 88,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,893 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,328 miles

nsr tyre has cracks all over outer wall

Pass 13 Feb 2013 87,820 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 87,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advice nsr tyre is cracked all round

Pass 13 Feb 2012 87,219 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 86,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs scored

offside front tyre cracking and wearing on its inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2011 86,207 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs scored

offside front tyre cracking and wearing on its inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2010 85,620 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

cut in nearside front tyre tread

nail in offside rear tyre tread

offside front tyre tread cracking

battery insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2010 85,616 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

cut in nearside front tyre tread

nail in offside rear tyre tread

offside front tyre tread cracking

battery insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2009 84,376 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 84,336 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 82,713 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 82,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 81,065 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 79,044 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 74,044 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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R216 KAV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R216 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.

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R216 KAV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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