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R179 JBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,866 mi
Last recorded52,866 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 JBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 52,866 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 51,735 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 50,380 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 50,343 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 48,868 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,546 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,708 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,145 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 42,543 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 41,139 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,595 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 39,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,291 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,628 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,008 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 32,595 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 31,196 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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R179 JBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R179 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.

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What year was R179 JBW registered?

R179 JBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R179 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 JBW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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