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R487 CWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,054 mi
Last recorded96,054 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 96,054 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 96,054 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 95,263 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 95,262 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,859 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 94,858 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,401 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,304 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 93,303 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,262 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 93,261 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 91,719 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 17 Aug 2012 91,048 miles

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

exhaust front pipe support bracket broken

Pass 19 Aug 2011 89,875 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 89,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 85,573 miles

Air intake hose deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 83,480 miles

Air intake hose deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 82,082 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 82,082 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Both front wiper spindles excessively worn

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 74,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 64,658 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2006 64,548 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 54,582 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 54,582 miles

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

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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R487 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R487 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 R487 CWL registered?

R487 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R487 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R487 CWL shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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