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R917 CJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,802 mi
Last recorded68,802 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2014 68,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre getting low in centre of tread and has a nail on the inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 65,305 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 65,305 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,113 miles

exhaust blow from front pipe flexi

insecure wiring in engine bay

Fail 24 Feb 2012 62,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

exhaust blow from front pipe flexi

insecure wiring in engine bay

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,277 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 54,550 miles

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split

Fail 26 Feb 2010 54,550 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres heavly worn on edges poss tracking problem

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split

nearside front tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,705 miles

engine oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2008 46,719 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 38,461 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 33,262 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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R917 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R917 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R917 CJO registered?

R917 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R917 CJO shows 12 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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