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R981 CFS

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,821 mi
Last recorded42,821 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 CFS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 42,821 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brakes slightly sticking

Pass 14 May 2008 41,287 miles

exhaust heat sheild rattling.

o/s and n/s outer cv boots starting to crack.

o/s/r tyre is wearing on edge

Pass 17 May 2007 40,037 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 16 May 2007 40,037 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 16 May 2006 38,419 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear flexis.

Pass 29 Apr 2005 36,927 miles

Offside 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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R981 CFS is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R981 CFS, 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 R981 CFS registered?

R981 CFS is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R981 CFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 CFS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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