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R371 CWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,589 mi
Last recorded62,589 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,589 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 59,576 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 56,782 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 54,343 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 54,343 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,926 miles

metal fuel filler neck corroded

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

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

n/s+o/s front wiper blades rubber splitting at ends

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,508 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,350 miles

ADVISE rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 30 Jul 2007 47,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise n/s+o/s rear tyres perished and cracked in treads

Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,574 miles

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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R371 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R371 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 R371 CWL registered?

R371 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R371 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 CWL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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