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R812 TKV

1998 Nissan Primera

Purple Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,410 mi
Last recorded185,410 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 TKV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2025 185,410 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at subframe mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at subframe mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2024 175,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area at subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 166,003 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 158,759 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 158,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 155,836 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 155,836 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 155,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2020 155,174 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded / damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2019 153,992 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated / corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2019 158,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system deteriorated / corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 152,887 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2018 152,884 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

51% service brake only just met minimum requirements

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2017 152,290 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 150,912 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 149,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 148,235 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 146,954 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 146,102 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2012 146,102 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2011 145,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 145,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 144,388 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 143,176 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 141,765 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 137,741 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre (sidewall)

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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R812 TKV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Purple with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R812 TKV, 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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R812 TKV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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