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R289 CWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,148 mi
Last recorded89,148 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,148 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 86,683 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 83,561 miles

BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING, NS CV BOOT CRACKING,

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 79,538 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 79,538 miles

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

UNDERBODY RUSTING, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW, FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 3 Feb 2009 72,769 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 66,396 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 66,294 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 59,950 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 52,125 miles

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

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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R289 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R289 CWL, 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 R289 CWL registered?

R289 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R289 CWL safe to buy?

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