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R679 KWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

236,290 mi
Last recorded236,290 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 KWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 236,290 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Swivel bearing worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 233,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis & floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Minor stone chips to windscreen

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 229,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis & Floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Minor chips to windscreen

Pass 3 May 2023 225,934 miles

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

Corrosion present on many steering, suspension and chassis components.

Pass 4 May 2022 223,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Sills, floors, chassis & inner rear wheel housings corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2021 222,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 pipes at unions to caliper hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 219,955 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 219,955 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 215,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reduced effort recorded at O/S/R parking brake

Sill panels & rear wheel housings corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2018 209,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Rear of sill panels corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 202,512 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill panels starting to corrode

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 195,202 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 188,800 miles

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

N/S Sill & floor panel corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Reduced effort recorded at N/S Parking brake

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 184,041 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 177,748 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 170,218 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 163,958 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion to rear floors & inner arches

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 157,657 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 148,527 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 142,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

corrosion surfacing under-body of the vehicle.

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 15 May 2007 134,357 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 125,829 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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R679 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R679 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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R679 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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