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R217 LJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,072 mi
Last recorded105,072 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 LJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 105,072 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 101,384 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2014 97,512 miles

catalyst exhaust joint corroded slightly

Pass 31 May 2013 93,201 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,632 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 82,080 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 78,324 miles

offside rear door dont open

offside wiper arm loose

Pass 13 Dec 2008 74,750 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s wiper drive worn

Pass 6 Dec 2007 70,534 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 65,646 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 65,646 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2005 59,493 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

damage to offside & nearside

Pass 17 Nov 2005 59,493 miles

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

damage to offside & nearside

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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R217 LJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R217 LJO, 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 R217 LJO registered?

R217 LJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 July 1998.

Is R217 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 LJO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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