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R885 CSF

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,035 mi
Last recorded131,035 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 CSF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 131,035 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Jun 2012 127,420 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 127,420 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Jun 2011 122,491 miles

exhaust bracket broken

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

nearside high beam very high bulb fitted incorrectly

underside of vehicle corroded in various places

windscreen wiper mechanism excessively worn and fouling bonnet

Fail 28 May 2011 122,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

nearside high beam very high bulb fitted incorrectly

underside of vehicle corroded in various places

windscreen wiper mechanism excessively worn and fouling bonnet

Pass 29 May 2010 112,556 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 112,556 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 96,602 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to o/s/r lower panel

front a/roll bar bushes perishing

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread outside edge & scrubbing inside edge

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on edges

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 28 May 2009 96,514 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to o/s/r lower panel

front a/roll bar bushes perishing

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread outside edge & scrubbing inside edge

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on edges

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 9 Jun 2008 86,668 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 86,668 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both c v boots badly perrished

front brakes binding

Pass 7 Jun 2007 80,966 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 80,961 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 74,425 miles

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

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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R885 CSF is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver 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 R885 CSF, 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 R885 CSF registered?

R885 CSF is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R885 CSF safe to buy?

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