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R234 BHJ

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,464 mi
Last recorded139,464 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 BHJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 139,464 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level stop lamp inop

nearside front wiper blade torn

wiper linkage worn

Fail 10 Mar 2014 139,464 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level stop lamp inop

nearside front wiper blade torn

wiper linkage worn

Pass 13 Mar 2013 128,664 miles

wiper linkage (pivots)worn

Fail 13 Mar 2013 128,664 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

wiper linkage (pivots)worn

Pass 20 Mar 2012 120,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front reg plate slightly insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2012 120,443 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front reg plate slightly insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2011 110,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2011 110,551 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet release faulty

offside front blade torn

rear blade torn

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2010 101,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2010 101,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2009 92,603 miles

damage to n/s/r outer sill

damage to rear bumper

n/s/f wiper ripped

n/s/r tyre different speed rating

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter split

Pass 19 Mar 2008 83,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre different speed rating

rear panel damage

Pass 23 Mar 2007 72,662 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 72,662 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 62,415 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 62,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R234 BHJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R234 BHJ, 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 R234 BHJ registered?

R234 BHJ is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R234 BHJ safe to buy?

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