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R389 CJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,791 mi
Last recorded154,791 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 154,791 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 May 2012 143,011 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 May 2011 133,376 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 121,666 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 26 May 2009 111,279 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 111,279 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 102,455 miles

clutch pedal hard

off side front window defective

rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 May 2007 93,100 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 83,522 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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R389 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R389 CJO, 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 R389 CJO registered?

R389 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R389 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 CJO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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