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R265 LJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,300 mi
Last recorded164,300 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 LJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 164,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 157,275 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2019 148,620 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2018 143,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2017 138,308 miles

oil leak

slight play nearside front bottom ball joint

slight play offside front drop link

tyres are getting low

Pass 22 Jul 2016 132,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

front brake hoses perished

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2015 127,112 miles

Drivebelt cracked

Front brake pads approx 60% worn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 122,233 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Downpipe flexi section deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 117,845 miles

Downpipe flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 113,397 miles

Downpipe flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 103,357 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 96,980 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 28 Jul 2010 96,976 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 91,225 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 84,277 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 76,707 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 76,646 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

STRONG ADVISORY. FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW

Pass 1 Aug 2006 67,657 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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R265 LJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R265 LJO, 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 R265 LJO registered?

R265 LJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 July 1998.

Is R265 LJO safe to buy?

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