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R386 CWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,678 mi
Last recorded72,678 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 72,678 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,645 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 1 Feb 2012 68,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Jan 2011 64,192 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 64,192 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 57,495 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 57,495 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 50,334 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,334 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 45,687 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 39,853 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 39,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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R386 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc 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 R386 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 R386 CWL registered?

R386 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R386 CWL safe to buy?

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