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R488 CBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,742 mi
Last recorded120,742 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 120,742 miles

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

Offside front mirror slightly damaged

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2011 120,742 miles

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

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

Offside front mirror slightly damaged

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 108,195 miles

both rear tyres walls are geting worn.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 108,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres walls are geting worn.

Pass 24 Oct 2009 99,793 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge feathered

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

offside rear tyre tread worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 24 Oct 2009 99,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre inner edge feathered

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

offside rear tyre tread worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2008 94,529 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 89,313 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 89,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 85,028 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 79,898 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2005 79,898 miles

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

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

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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R488 CBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R488 CBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R488 CBW?

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What year was R488 CBW registered?

R488 CBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R488 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R488 CBW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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