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R231 JHO

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,375 mi
Last recorded76,375 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 JHO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 76,375 miles

rear brake pads worn close to the legal limit.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 76,328 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake pads worn close to the legal limit.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 68,643 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 66,198 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR HANDBRAKE MECHANISMS AT CALIPERS ONLY JUST MOVING &MAY SEIZE WITHOUT ATTENTION

Fail 11 Aug 2006 66,198 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR HANDBRAKE MECHANISMS AT CALIPERS ONLY JUST MOVING &MAY SEIZE WITHOUT ATTENTION

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2005 58,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 58,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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R231 JHO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R231 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R231 JHO registered?

R231 JHO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R231 JHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 JHO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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