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R508 KWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,795 mi
Last recorded64,795 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 KWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,795 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 63,999 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 62,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 62,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,074 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 61,268 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,268 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,286 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,208 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 59,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 58,002 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 56,885 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 55,566 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 55,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,292 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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R508 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R508 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 R508 KWL registered?

R508 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 22 July 1998.

Is R508 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 KWL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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