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R215 JHO

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

153,973 mi
Last recorded153,973 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 JHO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 153,973 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2016 153,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 144,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 144,375 miles

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 131,671 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2014 131,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 119,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 119,472 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 103,722 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wipers fouling bonnet but not affecting sweep

Pass 6 Sep 2012 103,722 miles

wipers fouling bonnet but not affecting sweep

Pass 7 Jul 2011 90,121 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 91,015 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,700 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 82,700 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 78,192 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 72,756 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALLS AND ON MIN WEAR LIMITS OF 1.6MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUT ON INNER SIDE WALL AND TWO PUNTURE REPAIRS CLOSE TO INNER EDGE

Fail 23 Jun 2008 72,756 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALLS AND ON MIN WEAR LIMITS OF 1.6MM

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUT ON INNER SIDE WALL AND TWO PUNTURE REPAIRS CLOSE TO INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Jun 2007 65,817 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 65,817 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,518 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 58,518 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate cracked

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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R215 JHO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R215 JHO, 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 R215 JHO registered?

R215 JHO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R215 JHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 JHO shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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