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R697 NKH

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,282 mi
Last recorded87,282 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 NKH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 87,282 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 80,169 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 80,163 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 80,073 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 71,529 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 65,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 54,269 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 54,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2005 44,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front brakes fluctuate

Both front indicators are pale

Both rear & o/s front to rear brake pipes are becoming corroded

N/S & O/S headlamp aims are on upper limit when remote adjuster is on No1 setting.

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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R697 NKH is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R697 NKH, 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 R697 NKH registered?

R697 NKH is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 July 1998.

Is R697 NKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R697 NKH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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