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R471 CWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

56,195 mi
Last recorded56,195 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 56,195 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 55,042 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 55,006 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 53,259 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 53,249 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,864 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 47,976 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack seal. (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 47,976 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack seal. (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 42,347 miles

Nail in Nearside and Offside Rear Tyres

Nail in Offside Front Tyre

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside and Offside Rear Tyres perishing

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 26 Jan 2016 41,856 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,314 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 38,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2014 38,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2013 36,661 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

c/v boots cracking

Fail 17 Jan 2013 36,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

c/v boots cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2012 36,430 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust flanges corroded

nearside mirror glass loose

Fail 23 Jan 2012 36,430 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust flanges corroded

nearside mirror glass loose

Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,972 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside mirror glass loose

Pass 15 Jan 2010 35,495 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside mirror glass loose

Pass 19 Jan 2009 34,907 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 34,901 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 34,079 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 34,079 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,956 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,627 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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R471 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R471 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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R471 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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