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R188 KJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,854 mi
Last recorded79,854 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 KJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,854 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 79,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 74,721 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 68,595 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 67,763 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,604 miles

noted offside front tyre bald on outer edge

noted passenger wiper split

Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,261 miles

noted offside front lower arm rear bush contaminated with oil

noted rear number plate starting to fade

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,960 miles

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush leaking fluid.

Two clips found broken on offside rear brake pipe

Fail 17 Sep 2008 59,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres bald on inner and outer edges.

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush leaking fluid.

Small splits in both front wiper blades

Two clips found broken on offside rear brake pipe

Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,053 miles

Noted rear silencer connection to mid section of exhaust very rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2007 56,053 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Noted rear silencer connection to mid section of exhaust very rusted

Pass 18 Sep 2006 52,577 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 48,420 miles

Advise Both outer c/v joint gaiters are cracking up. All for tyres are on 2mm

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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R188 KJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R188 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

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What year was R188 KJO registered?

R188 KJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R188 KJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 KJO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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