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R688 CBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,882 mi
Last recorded93,882 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 93,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 88,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls have age related cracks

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 88,646 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls have age related cracks

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 83,193 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 78,126 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 73,014 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 65,685 miles

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

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

o/s drive shaft gaitor clip loose

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,042 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,375 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 47,069 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 47,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 44,757 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,928 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 39,350 miles

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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R688 CBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R688 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 R688 CBW registered?

R688 CBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R688 CBW safe to buy?

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