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R234 KWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,222 mi
Last recorded103,222 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 KWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 103,222 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 103,078 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 99,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet stay missing

front exhaust mounting corroded

wiper spindles worn

Pass 23 Mar 2013 99,391 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet stay missing

front exhaust mounting corroded

wiper spindles worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 95,253 miles

offside wiper spindle worn

oil leak(oil pressure switch)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 95,252 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside wiper spindle worn

oil leak(oil pressure switch)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 91,886 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

general corrosion throughout

Fail 28 Apr 2011 91,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

general corrosion throughout

Pass 29 Apr 2008 89,008 miles

exhaust heatsheild loose

offside front wiperarm has exessive play

Fail 28 Apr 2008 89,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust heatsheild loose

offside front wiperarm has exessive play

Pass 13 Apr 2007 82,013 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 82,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2006 78,932 miles

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

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

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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R234 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R234 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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R234 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 July 1998.

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