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R159 KJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,541 mi
Last recorded90,541 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 KJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 90,541 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 90,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 86,367 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 81,776 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 76,655 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly rusty

both rear tyres cracking

slight play in n/s/f anti rool link

Pass 15 Jul 2009 72,086 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 67,083 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 60,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 53,043 miles

nearside door mirror broken

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 KJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KJO, 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 KJO registered?

R159 KJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R159 KJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 KJO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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