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R415 CUY

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,015 mi
Last recorded131,015 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 CUY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2016 131,015 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working bulb1004 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 19 Jan 2015 109,676 miles

rear chassis and rear brake pipes both sides corroded.

wiper linkage worn but not affecting swept area.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 109,676 miles

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

rear chassis and rear brake pipes both sides corroded.

wiper linkage worn but not affecting swept area.

Pass 24 Dec 2013 94,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 88,428 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre getting low inside shoulder

play in offside front wiper linakge

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Jan 2013 88,428 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre getting low inside shoulder

play in offside front wiper linakge

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Dec 2011 80,049 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Propshaft component defective

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

offside cv boot condistion worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 73,111 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Nov 2010 73,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2009 66,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

condistion offside front wiper blade

offside front door mirror not standard

slight damged nearside front bumper been repaired

slight play nearside front steering rack

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Aug 2009 66,029 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

advise check front brake pads

nearside front bumper have been repaired

offside front door mirror glass none standard

slight noise offside front wheel

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,190 miles

nearside rear tyre 2 m nearside front tyre balded outer shoulder offside front tyre getting low

Pass 21 Apr 2007 45,352 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 42,560 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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R415 CUY is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R415 CUY, 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 R415 CUY registered?

R415 CUY is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R415 CUY safe to buy?

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