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R259 JWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,768 mi
Last recorded90,768 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 JWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 90,768 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 90,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 89,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 89,864 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 89,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,684 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,093 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 84,670 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 83,443 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 82,555 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 82,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise rear exhaust box where it joins centre section poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2011 79,660 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 79,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 75,358 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 75,358 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,942 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 64,865 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 59,161 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 55,044 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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R259 JWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R259 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 R259 JWL registered?

R259 JWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R259 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 JWL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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