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R241 JBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

169,953 mi
Last recorded169,953 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 JBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 169,953 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 169,763 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 165,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 163,636 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 162,133 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 159,787 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 156,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 156,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 148,938 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 142,162 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 136,823 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 133,148 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 128,618 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 121,895 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 114,391 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 104,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 104,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 58,119 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 85,092 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 79,865 miles

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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R241 JBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R241 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 R241 JBW registered?

R241 JBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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