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R878 JWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,626 mi
Last recorded116,626 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 JWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 116,626 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 110,825 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 105,550 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 96,560 miles

Exhaust weak at rear flange.

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 96,555 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust weak at rear flange.

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 89,387 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 80,536 miles

Off side windscreen wiper wheel box worn.

Fail 6 Feb 2008 80,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side windscreen wiper wheel box worn.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 70,252 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 67,031 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R878 JWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R878 JWL, 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 R878 JWL registered?

R878 JWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R878 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R878 JWL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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