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R305 CWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,582 mi
Last recorded73,582 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2020 73,582 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrode to exess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear caliper not working partley siezed

Pass 29 Jan 2019 70,101 miles

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))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 70,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 67,105 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 63,511 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 63,511 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 61,214 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 60,635 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 60,635 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 May 2014 59,824 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 58,898 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 58,898 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 May 2012 58,161 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,099 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,799 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,278 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 49,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,568 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,335 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 32,770 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 32,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R305 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R305 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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R305 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R305 CWL shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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