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R159 JRN

1998 Nissan Primera

White Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,960 mi
Last recorded121,960 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 JRN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 121,960 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 110,512 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 100,000 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 168,936 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 157,636 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 157,626 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 150,523 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 148,282 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 148,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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R159 JRN is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R159 JRN, 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 R159 JRN registered?

R159 JRN is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R159 JRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 JRN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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