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R236 JWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,976 mi
Last recorded62,976 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 JWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch slipping

Fail 12 Apr 2013 62,976 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch slipping

Fail 13 Apr 2012 57,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,508 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,210 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,222 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 49,222 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 46,373 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight runout rear brakes and slightly uneven

Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,373 miles

slight runout rear brakes and slightly uneven

Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,092 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,714 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 37,704 miles

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

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

advise front brakes slightly squeaky

advise offside c.v boot cracking

advise offside front tyre has dig in outer sidewall but not to cords

Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,783 miles

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

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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R236 JWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R236 JWL, 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 R236 JWL registered?

R236 JWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R236 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R236 JWL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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