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R661 CWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,038 mi
Last recorded94,038 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 94,038 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/f kingpin bearing play

o/s mirror glass poor view

wiper spindles worn

Fail 5 Jul 2011 94,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/f kingpin bearing play

o/s dip aim low

o/s mirror glass poor view

o/s/f tyre pressure low and well worn on edges

rear steel brake pipes corroded

wiper spindles worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 85,872 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear discs worn/rusty

wiper blades split

Fail 6 Jul 2010 85,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs worn/rusty

wiper blades split

Pass 10 Jul 2009 76,123 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 76,123 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 65,813 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 63,140 miles

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

Rear washer inop.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 55,454 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 48,468 miles

nail in tyre

Both front CV boots perished

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Rear pads getting low

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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R661 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc 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 R661 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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R661 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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