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R742 KWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,175 mi
Last recorded87,175 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 KWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 87,175 miles

Battery loose.

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

Front tyres smooth on outer edges.

Rear brake pads a bit low.

Fail 4 Feb 2013 87,175 miles

Battery loose.

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

Front tyres smooth on outer edges.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pads a bit low.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 80,711 miles

Battery loose

Off side rear tyre low on tread and losing shape

Temporary taped repairs to nearside front lamp

Pass 3 Feb 2011 75,793 miles

see checklist 111658

Fail 3 Feb 2011 75,793 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

see checklist 111658

Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,786 miles

slight ex blow

Fail 27 Jan 2010 69,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

see checklist 82079

Pass 9 Feb 2009 64,089 miles

cv boots poorly fitted,battery loose,rear discs worn

Fail 5 Feb 2009 64,085 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cv boots poorly fitted,battery loose,rear discs worn

Pass 5 Feb 2008 58,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 49,781 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 40,702 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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R742 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R742 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 R742 KWL registered?

R742 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R742 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R742 KWL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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