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R985 CFS

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,797 mi
Last recorded116,797 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 CFS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 116,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 99,546 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner sills corroded

nearside front alloy wheel damaged on outer

nearside rear tyre cut on the outer side wall

offside rear tyre has a cut on outer side wall

outer sills side skirts fitted unable to test corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2011 91,183 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

both sides outer sill(s) covered

both sides rear wheel arch(s) slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 88,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes covered with black paint

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 87,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under vehicle prescriber area slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2008 84,713 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 84,713 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 74,356 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 66,661 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 60,799 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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R985 CFS is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R985 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R985 CFS registered?

R985 CFS is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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