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R490 CBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,412 mi
Last recorded163,412 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 163,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s door mirror cracked

play in both front suspension joints

rear brake pipe to hoses slight corrosion

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2011 163,407 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s door mirror cracked

play in both front suspension joints

rear brake pipe to hoses slight corrosion

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 159,360 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 159,249 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 132,994 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 129,431 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 117,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 104,802 miles

brake pipes on rear starting to corrode

Pass 19 Dec 2005 93,473 miles

Advice front screen chiped in A zone within 10MM

Advice front screen chiped outside A zone within 40MM

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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R490 CBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R490 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.

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What year was R490 CBW registered?

R490 CBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R490 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R490 CBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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