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R398 KJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,794 mi
Last recorded147,794 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 KJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2012 147,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 138,928 miles

clutch slipping

Fail 6 Sep 2011 138,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

clutch slipping

Pass 16 Sep 2010 133,414 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 133,414 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 128,700 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 123,928 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r door does not open

Pass 30 Sep 2008 123,928 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r door does not open

Pass 5 Sep 2007 114,631 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres low on edges

o/s rear door not opening

Fail 5 Sep 2007 114,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres low on edges

o/s rear doornot opening

Pass 16 Sep 2006 105,148 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 105,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 89,171 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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R398 KJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R398 KJO, 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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R398 KJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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