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R179 KJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,962 mi
Last recorded69,962 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 KJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 69,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 69,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 57,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 57,286 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 50,738 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 50,738 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 50,189 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 50,187 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 49,080 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 47,309 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 47,187 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,061 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,665 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,918 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 42,856 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,289 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,604 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,084 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,845 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,487 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,298 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,475 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 28,823 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 24,158 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 KJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red 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 R179 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R179 KJO?

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What year was R179 KJO registered?

R179 KJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R179 KJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 KJO shows 24 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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