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R790 CWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,644 mi
Last recorded137,644 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 137,644 miles

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 137,161 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 137,161 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 136,413 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 135,584 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 134,685 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 133,679 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 132,055 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 132,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 129,223 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 129,223 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 126,149 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 112,772 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 112,702 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

adv light corrosion on under body †adv play in rear wheel bearings †adv lift in o/s/f lower ball joint †adjusted n/s head light

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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R790 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R790 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 R790 CWL registered?

R790 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R790 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 CWL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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