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R980 CBO

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,180 mi
Last recorded100,180 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 CBO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,180 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 100,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 99,252 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 94,698 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 94,680 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 89,248 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 89,233 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,012 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper split but cleaning screen

offside wing mirror slight damage

Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,670 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,816 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,480 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2008 58,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2007 51,179 miles

battery insecure

boot to full to inspect fully

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 10 Apr 2006 43,834 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 43,834 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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R980 CBO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R980 CBO, 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 R980 CBO registered?

R980 CBO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R980 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R980 CBO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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