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R89 MKN

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

163,349 mi
Last recorded163,349 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 MKN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 163,349 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 159,074 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 154,644 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 154,643 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 150,089 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 145,530 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 139,335 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 133,610 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 133,610 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 127,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 120,687 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 115,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 109,405 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 109,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 104,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 104,920 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 99,517 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 94,739 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 94,739 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 88,749 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 76,782 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,583 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 68,583 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,820 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 58,820 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,849 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 47,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 39,988 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 38,106 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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R89 MKN is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R89 MKN, 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 R89 MKN registered?

R89 MKN is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R89 MKN shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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