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R454 KWL

1998 Nissan Primera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

172,640 mi
Last recorded172,640 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 KWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2015 172,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front strut tops corroded but not excessive

nearside rear chassis leg corroded but not within a perscrbed area

Pass 9 Aug 2014 159,320 miles

passenger front tyre sidewall scrubbed

passenger rear bumper body inner body carroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 159,320 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

passenger front tyre sidewall scrubbed

passenger rear bumper body inner body carroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 151,207 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

passenger rear arch behind bumper carroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 151,207 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

passenger rear arch behind bumper carroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 144,641 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 144,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 134,955 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 134,955 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 126,566 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion near rear ex/box behind bumper

corrosion on oil sump

oil mist on pipe infront of rad

Pass 1 Sep 2009 116,587 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 100,411 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 4 Sep 2008 100,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Sep 2007 80,729 miles

N/S/F wheel arch slight corrision

Pass 8 Sep 2006 62,051 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 61,879 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

damage to near side sill

no fire extinguisher

Pass 18 Apr 2006 51,463 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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R454 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R454 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 R454 KWL registered?

R454 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 July 1998.

Is R454 KWL safe to buy?

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