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R480 LJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,652 mi
Last recorded96,652 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 96,652 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2010 96,652 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2009 91,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2009 91,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2008 85,200 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2008 85,200 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2007 76,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 76,312 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 66,529 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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 LJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc 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 R480 LJO, 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 R480 LJO registered?

R480 LJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R480 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 LJO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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