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R299 CWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,802 mi
Last recorded67,802 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,802 miles

Nearside rear tyre stepped

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers poor

Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,330 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to fuel filler, rear axle, all springs, sills and front wishbones

Fail 29 Jun 2011 51,324 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to fuel filler, rear axle, all springs, sills and front wishbones

Pass 5 Jul 2010 49,515 miles

Both front flexi brake hose metal furrels corroded.

Both front lower and upper wishbones corroded,

Drivers side rear metal brake pipe corroded but greased.

Front subframe has surface corrosion.

Oil leak on gearbox.

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

Rear road springs corroded.

Rear subframe corroded.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 49,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front flexi brake hose metal furrels corroded.

Both front lower and upper wishbones corroded,

Drivers side rear metal brake pipe corroded but greased.

Front subframe has surface corrosion.

Oil leak on gearbox.

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

Rear road springs corroded.

Rear subframe corroded.

Fail 25 Jul 2009 47,702 miles

All x4 indicators slightly offer colour.

Battery is insecure.

Both front wishbones getting corroded.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated.

Rear metal fuel pipes getting corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2009 47,702 miles

All x4 indicators slightly offer colour.

Battery is insecure.

Both front wishbones getting corroded.

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated.

Rear metal fuel pipes getting corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 44,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear metal fuel pipes getting corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 42,021 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2006 39,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R299 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R299 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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R299 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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