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R461 CWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,561 mi
Last recorded98,561 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2011 98,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

air bag light is on

corrossion rear chassis members and o/s and n/s floors

front tyres are very worn

headlights are broken

Pass 27 Feb 2010 95,040 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 95,040 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise: abs ligt came on intermitant ???

check: nearside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

found nearside rear brake caliper lever sticking !!!

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blade mechanism worn !!!

oil level oil !!!

Pass 28 Feb 2009 90,325 miles

bothside front brake hoses perished

Fail 28 Feb 2009 90,325 miles

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

bothside front brake hoses perished

Fail 27 Mar 2008 86,196 miles

run out on rear discs

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 86,196 miles

run out on rear discs

Pass 27 Feb 2007 83,716 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 78,679 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R461 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 R461 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 R461 CWL registered?

R461 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R461 CWL safe to buy?

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