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R731 KNV

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,880 mi
Last recorded101,880 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 KNV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 101,880 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 101,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 93,782 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 93,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 84,287 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 84,258 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 75,866 miles

both rear tyres treads low

nearside front outer cv boot cracking

nearside rear light lense cracked

offside front indicator slightly white

offside front lower fog lamp glass cracked and holed

rear washer inop

Fail 24 Oct 2008 75,866 miles

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

both rear tyres treads low

nearside front outer cv boot cracking

nearside rear light lense cracked

offside front indicator slightly white

offside front lower fog lamp glass cracked and holed

rear washer inop

Pass 22 Oct 2007 67,416 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 57,775 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 50,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R731 KNV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R731 KNV, 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 R731 KNV registered?

R731 KNV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R731 KNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R731 KNV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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