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R870 JJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,877 mi
Last recorded76,877 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 JJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2010 76,877 miles

Both front outer CV boots in poor condition

Both rear side lights dim

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

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

Front brake pads apear half worn

Near side rear seat belt starting to fray

Near side rear tyre has inner and outer edge wear

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Off side rear seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to discolor

Pass 4 May 2010 76,877 miles

Both front outer CV boots in poor condition

Both rear side lights dim

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

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

Front brake pads apear half worn

Near side rear seat belt starting to fray

Near side rear tyre has inner and outer edge wear

Off side rear seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to discolor

Pass 26 May 2009 71,702 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 71,702 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 63,706 miles

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

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

battery light on dim

Fail 15 May 2008 63,706 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

battery light on dim

Fail 3 May 2007 55,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light on

alternator light on dim

cut on o/s /r tyre on outer wall not into canvas

no plate light tapped came on checked several times and ok could be loose conection

Pass 3 May 2007 55,730 miles

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

air bag light on

alternator light on dim

cut on o/s /r tyre on outer wall not into canvas

no plate light tapped came on checked several times and ok could be loose conection

Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,412 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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R870 JJO 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 R870 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.

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What year was R870 JJO registered?

R870 JJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R870 JJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 JJO 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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