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S178 CBR

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,953 mi
Last recorded93,953 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 CBR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 93,953 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f strut

Fail 11 Jul 2008 93,948 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f strut

Pass 9 Jul 2007 89,898 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 21 Jul 2006 86,003 miles

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

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2006 86,003 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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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S178 CBR is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S178 CBR, 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 S178 CBR registered?

S178 CBR is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S178 CBR safe to buy?

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