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R513 KWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,305 mi
Last recorded116,305 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 KWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 116,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 116,305 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 114,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 108,359 miles

front suspensoin bushs perished

front tyres worn low

rear brake pipes corroded

rear brakes slightly uneven

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear suspension bushs perished

slight exhaust blow from front exhaust

Pass 25 Jun 2011 101,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front chassis legs have slight corrosion

o/s wing mirror slightly loose

Fail 25 Jun 2011 101,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front chassis legs have slight corrosion

o/s wing mirror slightly loose

Pass 26 Jun 2010 95,896 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 95,896 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leaks

Pass 6 Jun 2009 90,507 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 90,507 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust heat sheild rattling

exhaust system weak & corroded

rear wiper blade slpit

Fail 14 Jun 2008 86,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion around battery

front tyres close to limit

rear no plate not displaying bsau145d

Pass 14 Jun 2008 86,950 miles

corrosion around battery

front tyres close to limit

rear no plate not displaying bsau145d

Pass 16 Jun 2007 82,347 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 82,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 76,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 76,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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R513 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R513 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 R513 KWL registered?

R513 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 16 July 1998.

Is R513 KWL safe to buy?

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