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R385 JWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,469 mi
Last recorded85,469 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 JWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2016 85,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front bottom arm corroded

front number plate deteriorated

front cross member rusted

rear axle excess corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,472 miles

Both front hubs corroded

Centre exhaust corroded

Corrosion in places underside

Corrosion on near side rear door

Corrosion on sills

Cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion places (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion places (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,784 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 80,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front crossmember corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,356 miles

Corrosion on both iner sills

Front cross member corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2013 78,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion on both iner sills

Front cross member corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 75,685 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 75,685 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 73,667 miles

front number plate detiriated

nsf brake pipe corroded

wiper spindles squeak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 71,269 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 71,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wipers smeary

Pass 23 Oct 2009 69,857 miles

slight weep from front pas cooler pipe

wiper spindles worn

Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,869 miles

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 19 Oct 2007 62,730 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 62,730 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 59,073 miles

accident damage to nearside outer sill

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2005 53,152 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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R385 JWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R385 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 R385 JWL registered?

R385 JWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R385 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 JWL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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