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R438 CWL

1998 Nissan Primera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,249 mi
Last recorded78,249 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2013 78,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 78,249 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 73,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front x-member crispy slight corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2012 73,416 miles

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

front x-member crispy slight corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2011 68,442 miles

185/65/15 tyres fitted to front 195/65/15 fitted to rear

all four shock absorber dust covers split

front radiator support panel corroding

front wiper arms fouling bonnet but not restricting operation

slight clunk from inside steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2010 64,501 miles

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

minor scratches to windscreen

Fail 27 Nov 2010 64,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

minor scratches to windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,583 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 53,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 53,162 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 47,274 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 41,280 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 41,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 37,041 miles

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

stone chips in windscreen

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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R438 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White 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 R438 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 R438 CWL registered?

R438 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R438 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R438 CWL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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