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R342 CWL

1998 Nissan Primera

White Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,398 mi
Last recorded157,398 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 157,398 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 157,289 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 147,489 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 147,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 133,385 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 118,449 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 118,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 100,638 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 100,638 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R342 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R342 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 R342 CWL registered?

R342 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R342 CWL safe to buy?

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