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R38 JDL

1998 Nissan Primera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,812 mi
Last recorded117,812 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 JDL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2010 117,812 miles

1/ UNDERBODY/CHASSIS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 6 Feb 2010 117,812 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1/ UNDERBODY/CHASSIS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 4 Feb 2009 109,237 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 31 Jan 2009 109,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 31 Jan 2008 102,392 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 87,135 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 87,115 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 8 Feb 2006 69,921 miles

front brake disc's scored

front no plate cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2006 69,580 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R38 JDL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R38 JDL, 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 R38 JDL registered?

R38 JDL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R38 JDL safe to buy?

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