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R538 CWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,053 mi
Last recorded149,053 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 149,053 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 149,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 136,999 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 124,992 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 106,329 miles

underneath slightly rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2008 100,766 miles

Crack in near side headlight

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 100,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Crack in near side headlight

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 92,604 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 81,875 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 81,874 miles

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

nail in near side rear tyre

near side front tyre worn on edges close to legal limit

near side headlamp cracked

oil leaks

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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R538 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R538 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R538 CWL registered?

R538 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R538 CWL safe to buy?

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