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R938 LRC

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,821 mi
Last recorded94,821 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 LRC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 94,821 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 89,064 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 83,183 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 82,600 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 81,753 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 81,576 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 81,576 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 81,497 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 81,217 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 80,970 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 80,970 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 80,773 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,572 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 80,282 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,443 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 79,524 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 79,168 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 79,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 78,553 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 78,553 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 77,657 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s cv boot perished

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Jan 2009 76,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 76,799 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 76,251 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 75,550 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 75,550 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 74,625 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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R938 LRC is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R938 LRC, 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

How do I check the history of R938 LRC?

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What year was R938 LRC registered?

R938 LRC is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R938 LRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R938 LRC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R938 LRC have outstanding finance?

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