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R501 CJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,069 mi
Last recorded121,069 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 121,069 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 121,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 116,187 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear seatbelt catch outer casing missing.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 116,183 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear seatbelt catch outer casing missing.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 111,236 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear seatbelt catch outer casing missing

rear bumper insecure

wiper linkage excessivley worn

Fail 22 Jul 2010 111,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear seatbelt catch outer casing missing

rear bumper insecure

wiper linkage excessivley worn

Pass 23 Jul 2009 106,055 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 106,051 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 May 2008 100,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper spindles worn

Fail 29 Apr 2008 100,077 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper spindles worn

Pass 17 Nov 2006 85,030 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 8 Nov 2006 85,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads incorrectly fitted o/s

wiper linkage worn

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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R501 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R501 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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R501 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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