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R191 JBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

172,849 mi
Last recorded172,849 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 JBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 172,849 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 168,122 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 168,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 167,483 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 167,483 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 166,563 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 165,369 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 165,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 163,406 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 159,736 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 154,831 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 150,584 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 150,461 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre has some sidewall damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 145,678 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped/worn

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 140,867 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 135,098 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 127,290 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 119,352 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 112,508 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 112,491 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 105,509 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 105,509 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 95,094 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 85,271 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 85,271 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 77,289 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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R191 JBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 R191 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 R191 JBW registered?

R191 JBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R191 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 JBW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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