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R338 LJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,112 mi
Last recorded98,112 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 LJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 98,112 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 97,572 miles

Brake discs are mottled and pads appear low.

Non standard exhaust is slightly noisy.

Offside front chassis leg is rusty.

Rear brake back plates are corroded.

Rear bumper is not fully secured,

Rub mark at windscreen.

Rusting at offside under sill.

Rusting at rear floors and under body.

Fail 16 Nov 2009 97,569 miles

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

Brake discs are mottled and pads appear low.

Non standard exhaust is slightly noisy.

Offside front chassis leg is rusty.

Rear brake back plates are corroded.

Rear bumper is not fully secured,

Rub mark at windscreen.

Rusting at offside under sill.

Rusting at rear floors and under body.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 94,338 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 94,337 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 86,855 miles

rear brake discs worn

windscreen scratched

Pass 25 Sep 2006 80,182 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 80,182 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

cut in nearside front tyre no cords/ply visible

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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R338 LJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R338 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.

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What year was R338 LJO registered?

R338 LJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R338 LJO safe to buy?

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