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R228 JBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,365 mi
Last recorded143,365 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 JBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 143,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust silencer to centre section joint leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2013 135,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 135,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 129,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 123,623 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded/cracked

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

windscreen wiper linkage worn both sides

Pass 18 Oct 2010 115,743 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 105,934 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 97,446 miles

handbrake slightly notchy in operation

rear number plate faded slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2007 87,695 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 77,858 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 77,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 65,978 miles

oil leak front under neath.(2) wiper spindle worn.

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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R228 JBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R228 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 R228 JBW registered?

R228 JBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R228 JBW safe to buy?

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