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R115 JAW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,836 mi
Last recorded211,836 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 JAW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 211,836 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 207,565 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 204,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 200,698 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 194,846 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 187,077 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 179,261 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 175,964 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 175,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 170,628 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 164,167 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 164,167 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 155,072 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 155,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 144,171 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 144,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R115 JAW 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 75%.

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 R115 JAW, 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 R115 JAW registered?

R115 JAW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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