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R163 JGB

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,291 mi
Last recorded143,291 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 JGB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 143,291 miles

Corrosion setting into front cross member and rear chassis legs.Has been undersealed.

Engine sump porous and leaking.

Wiper arms worn.Offside wiper performance could be better.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 136,438 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 133,012 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 126,526 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 119,196 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 119,196 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R163 JGB is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R163 JGB, 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 R163 JGB registered?

R163 JGB is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R163 JGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 JGB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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