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R332 CWL

1998 Nissan Primera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,228 mi
Last recorded130,228 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 130,228 miles

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

body and chassis surface corrosion front to rear

exhaust system corroded

front cross member corroded

rear valance corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 121,454 miles

all front and rear inner and outer metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front cross-member slightly corroded

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2011 121,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

all front and rear inner and outer metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front cross-member slightly corroded

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2010 112,610 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 112,610 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 103,116 miles

nearside middle metal braking pipe slightly corroded

rear metal braking pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2009 103,082 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside middle metal braking pipe slightly corroded

rear metal braking pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2008 99,486 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 99,486 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 93,774 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 88,576 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 88,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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R332 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R332 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 R332 CWL registered?

R332 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R332 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 CWL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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