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R497 CMB

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,264 mi
Last recorded80,264 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 CMB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 80,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body sealed

Pass 22 Jul 2024 79,724 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 79,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 78,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 77,405 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 76,457 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 75,347 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 74,037 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 72,547 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 71,111 miles

nearside front window tinted

Fail 8 May 2013 69,091 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front window tinted

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

Pass 8 May 2013 69,091 miles

Nearside front window tinted

Pass 8 May 2012 67,673 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 65,876 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,542 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 61,230 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 61,230 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,591 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 57,312 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 55,547 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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R497 CMB is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R497 CMB, 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

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What year was R497 CMB registered?

R497 CMB is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R497 CMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R497 CMB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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