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R788 CWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2012

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2011 127,937 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 121,440 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 121,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 115,278 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 115,278 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 108,377 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 108,375 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 10,012 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 92,387 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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R788 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R788 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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What year was R788 CWL registered?

R788 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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