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R357 LJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,563 mi
Last recorded98,563 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 LJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 98,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 98,382 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 98,176 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 98,062 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,081 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 98,079 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 98,001 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,454 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,629 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 94,141 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 92,788 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 91,641 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,785 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 88,506 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 23 Jul 2010 85,074 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 81,843 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 81,837 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 78,631 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 74,794 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 74,761 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 61,568 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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R357 LJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 R357 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 R357 LJO registered?

R357 LJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R357 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R357 LJO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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