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R640 CWU

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,550 mi
Last recorded130,550 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 CWU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 130,550 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 130,550 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

NSF TYRE ON 2MM IN PARTS.

Pass 9 May 2007 118,533 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 May 2007 118,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 105,084 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

o/s door mirror outer cover missing

o/s/f windscreen wiper wheel box worn

o/s/r tyre app 2mm legal limit is (1.6mm)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 96,220 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 96,220 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust front pipeheat sheilds loose/ And exhaust support bracket very rusty

Exhaust system very rusty

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

O/S DOOR MIRROR OUTER COVER MISSING

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

TYRES N/S FRONT ON 2.5mm O/S/ FRONT ON 3mm O/S REAR ON 3mm +cracking

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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R640 CWU is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R640 CWU, 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 R640 CWU registered?

R640 CWU is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R640 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R640 CWU shows 7 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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