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R721 JJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,506 mi
Last recorded130,506 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 JJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 130,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 128,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 127,150 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 127,150 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 126,266 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle is corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 119,599 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 111,897 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 111,897 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 106,011 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 101,151 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 97,032 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,612 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 90,604 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 86,474 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,604 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,227 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,667 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 65,851 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 59,468 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 59,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2006 53,557 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 53,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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R721 JJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R721 JJO, 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 R721 JJO registered?

R721 JJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R721 JJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R721 JJO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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