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R793 KGU

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,215 mi
Last recorded73,215 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 KGU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 73,215 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2021 73,215 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 70,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2017 67,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

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

damage to nearside of vehicle

Fail 15 Sep 2017 67,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

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

damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2016 62,894 miles

Oil leak ()

rear tyres perishing

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 25 Aug 2016 62,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Oil leak ()

rear tyres perishing

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,178 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 57,669 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 57,666 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,596 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 55,603 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,585 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,890 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,857 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 44,539 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 40,641 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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R793 KGU is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R793 KGU, 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 R793 KGU registered?

R793 KGU is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R793 KGU safe to buy?

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