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R159 JWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,739 mi
Last recorded97,739 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 JWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 97,739 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 95,651 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 93,392 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 91,373 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 87,409 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 85,912 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 85,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 84,582 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion to inner wing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear service brake effort low may require repairs

Pass 2 Jul 2018 81,758 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 81,758 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 78,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre feathered inner edge

Offside Rear tyre feathered inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 74,420 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,579 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,861 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 63,556 miles

Advise: rear No.plate is detoriated / oil leak /

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,797 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)

advise rear number plate faded

Fail 26 Jun 2012 60,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise rear number plate faded

Fail 4 Jul 2011 58,262 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,262 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 55,190 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,899 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 49,153 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 45,620 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,582 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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R159 JWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JWL, 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 R159 JWL registered?

R159 JWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R159 JWL safe to buy?

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