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R553 KWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,126 mi
Last recorded60,126 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 KWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 60,126 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 58,798 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 57,750 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 57,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 56,714 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 55,750 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 54,777 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 53,897 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 53,003 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,048 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 52,045 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 50,875 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,571 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 49,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 48,476 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,612 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,470 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,217 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 43,442 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,766 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 41,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 38,399 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 38,398 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,673 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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R553 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R553 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R553 KWL registered?

R553 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 July 1998.

Is R553 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 KWL shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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