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R228 WLK

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,721 mi
Last recorded70,721 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 WLK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 70,721 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 70,717 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 70,712 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 70,712 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,105 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 67,778 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,751 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,469 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 60,567 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,354 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 53,623 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split

Offside front wiper blade split

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2007 50,089 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 45,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R228 WLK is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R228 WLK, 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 R228 WLK registered?

R228 WLK is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R228 WLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R228 WLK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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