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R503 CWL

1998 Nissan Primera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,952 mi
Last recorded114,952 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 114,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front side lights at reduced intensity

front tyres bald on inner edges

rear number plate discoloured

wipers fouling bonnet

Pass 13 Jun 2012 110,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate discoloured

wiper linkage fouling bonnet

Fail 8 Jun 2012 110,457 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel long

rear number plate discoloured

wiper linkage fouling bonnet

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 105,756 miles

Movement in offside windscreen wiper linkage

Slight play in offside upper wishbone pivot

Fail 14 Jun 2011 105,753 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Little movement in both handbrake caliper levers

Movement in offside windscreen wiper linkage

Slight play in offside upper wishbone pivot

Fail 11 Jun 2010 102,149 miles

Chip in windscreen

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside wiper linkeage worn and fouling bonnet

Parking brake just inside limits

Pass 11 Jun 2010 102,149 miles

Chip in windscreen

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper linkeage worn and fouling bonnet

Parking brake just inside limits

Pass 15 Jun 2009 98,383 miles

Knock from offside front suspension

Nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Offside wiper arm fouling bonnet

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 98,381 miles

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

Breather hose split

Knock from offside front suspension

Nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Offside wiper arm fouling bonnet

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 93,669 miles

BOTH REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED ENTERING FLEXIBLE HOSES

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW IN RESEVOIR

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 89,542 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL HEAVILY SCUFFED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 89,542 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL HEAVILY SCUFFED

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 84,987 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 84,987 miles

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

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW IN RESEVOIR

SLIRHT PLAY AND NOISE FROM BOTH UPPER WISHBONE PIVOTS

WIPER BLADES SPLIT AT ENDS

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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R503 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R503 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 R503 CWL registered?

R503 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R503 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 CWL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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