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R512 CBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,848 mi
Last recorded123,848 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 123,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

offsdie front outer cv boot leaking not insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2013 122,797 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

clutch heavy and worn

exhaust system corroded and has been repaired- not blowing and still secure

front crossmember corroded

front washers misaligned

nearside front brake hose heavily perished(strong advise)

nearside front wheel arch moulding misaligned

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

scratches in front screen- not seriously affecting view of road(strong advise)

slight corrosion on offside outer sill, both rear inner sills and rear chassis rails

slight play in both steering track rods

slight play in offside front lower ball joint(strong advise)

slight play in offside front upper suspension arm inner bush

Pass 4 Jan 2012 117,727 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 117,706 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 109,275 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 99,174 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 99,174 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 89,320 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 80,701 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 70,034 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 70,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 61,482 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 606,131 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.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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R512 CBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R512 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 R512 CBW registered?

R512 CBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R512 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R512 CBW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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