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R543 CBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

79,568 mi
Last recorded79,568 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2014 79,568 miles

Evidence that the off side rear tyre has been run flat

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads half worn

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 79,568 miles

Evidence that the off side rear tyre has been run flat

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads half worn

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front mirror is undersized replacement glass

off side rear tyre walls damaged (run on flat)

slight blow rear exhaust joint

steering rack body "oil" no leak visible

Fail 27 Jun 2013 72,140 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front mirror is undersized replacement glass

off side rear tyre walls damaged (run on flat)

slight blow rear exhaust joint

steering rack body "oil" no leak visible

Pass 9 May 2012 65,060 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Near side front tyre has inner and outer edge wear and is wearing low on tread

Fail 8 May 2012 65,060 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Near side front tyre has inner and outer edge wear and is wearing low on tread

Pass 4 May 2011 60,565 miles

front brake discs worn

off side front mirror is replacement stick on type

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

steering rack gaitors oily, suspect atf leak inside boots

Fail 28 Apr 2010 56,638 miles

Both front tyres have minor inner edge wear

Exhaust blow from center to rear box joint

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Off side windscreen washer jet weak

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,638 miles

Both front tyres have minor inner edge wear

Exhaust blow from center to rear box joint

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Off side windscreen washer jet weak

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 52,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

horn does work, but only only on one side of horn "button"

near side front outer constant velocity gaitor covered in grease but boot secure and no leaks/splits found

Fail 29 Apr 2009 52,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front outer constant velocity gaitor covered in grease but boot secure and no leaks/splits found

Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,455 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 49,455 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,347 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 47,347 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front wipers split

Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,686 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 43,686 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R543 CBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R543 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R543 CBW registered?

R543 CBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R543 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 CBW shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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