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R480 KJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,112 mi
Last recorded77,112 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 KJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 77,112 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 77,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,909 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 74,898 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 73,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,730 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,083 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,799 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,389 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 68,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2011 65,579 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,662 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,991 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 53,066 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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R480 KJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R480 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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What year was R480 KJO registered?

R480 KJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R480 KJO safe to buy?

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