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R897 JBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,154 mi
Last recorded88,154 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 JBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 88,154 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Heavy corrosion to both rear inner quarter panels outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both close to excessive (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 88,146 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All 4 tyres perished

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Heavy corrosion to both rear inner quarter panels outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both close to excessive (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 86,280 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 83,395 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 81,041 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 81,031 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,051 miles

damage to nearside door mirror glass

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

damage to nearside door mirror glass

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Aug 2013 73,957 miles

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

damage to nearside door mirror glass

Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,418 miles

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

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

battery insecure

damage to nearside door mirror glass

front brake pads worn low

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 70,677 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrision to both rear inner sill,s

offside rear tyre pershing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,673 miles

both front tyres perished

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 16 Aug 2010 68,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front tyre perished.

offside front tyre perished.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 66,583 miles

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2008 63,769 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2008 63,769 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2007 61,502 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 61,490 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,142 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 54,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R897 JBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R897 JBW, 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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R897 JBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R897 JBW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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