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R796 KGU

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,946 mi
Last recorded81,946 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 KGU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 81,946 miles

Both front tyres damaged on outer side walls. 185/65/r15-88H

Fail 19 Feb 2013 81,946 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e) DANGEROUS

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

Both front tyres damaged on outer side walls. 185/65/r15-88H

Pass 15 Feb 2012 78,990 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 78,990 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 76,417 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,914 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 71,109 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 68,212 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 64,918 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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R796 KGU is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R796 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 R796 KGU registered?

R796 KGU is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R796 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 KGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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