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R160 JBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,359 mi
Last recorded153,359 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 JBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 153,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 153,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 132,880 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 132,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 118,804 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 104,112 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 104,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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R160 JBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R160 JBW, 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 R160 JBW registered?

R160 JBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R160 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 JBW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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