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R116 CJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,927 mi
Last recorded94,927 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 94,927 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,351 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front fog light glass is broken

Fail 26 Sep 2013 84,905 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front fog light glass is broken

Pass 10 Oct 2012 81,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 78,102 miles

N/s front lower suspension ball joint rubber is split

Small split in N/s wiper blade

Fail 5 Oct 2011 78,102 miles

N/s front lower suspension ball joint rubber is split

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

Small split in N/s wiper blade

Pass 6 Oct 2010 74,147 miles

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

O/s front lower driving lamp inoperative and glass is broken

Fail 6 Oct 2010 74,147 miles

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

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

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

O/s front lower driving lamp inoperative and glass is broken

Pass 5 Oct 2009 68,312 miles

O/s front lower driving lamp lens' damaged

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

Slight leak from around PAS rack area

Fail 5 Oct 2009 68,312 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/s front lower driving lamp lens' damaged

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

Slight leak from around PAS rack area

Pass 9 Oct 2008 64,672 miles

O/s front lower driving lamp lens is damaged

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

Slight damage to O/s front tyre outer wall

Fail 9 Oct 2008 64,672 miles

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

O/s front lower driving lamp lens is damaged

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

Slight damage to O/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 11 Oct 2007 61,421 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 56,895 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 54,897 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 54,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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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R116 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R116 CJO, 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 R116 CJO registered?

R116 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R116 CJO safe to buy?

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