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R741 CWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,402 mi
Last recorded141,402 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 141,402 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 141,402 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 140,256 miles

nearside inner cv gaiter has been leaking grease

offside rear brake disc has been binding

Fail 10 May 2017 140,256 miles

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

nearside inner cv gaiter has been leaking grease

offside rear brake disc has been binding

Pass 5 May 2016 137,769 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 135,141 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 133,791 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 132,073 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 132,073 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 130,624 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 130,624 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 127,327 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 128,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 128,926 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 122,876 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 116,608 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 105,709 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 94,267 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 94,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R741 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R741 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 R741 CWL registered?

R741 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R741 CWL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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