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R783 CWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,467 mi
Last recorded92,467 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2013 92,467 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 82,942 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 82,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 81,578 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 79,429 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate,

Fail 8 Mar 2010 79,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate,

Pass 14 Feb 2009 76,503 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 76,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 72,118 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 75,050 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 75,050 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 70,729 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 65,765 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 65,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust heat shields insecure

fuel tank straps rusty

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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R783 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R783 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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R783 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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