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R97 LJO

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,204 mi
Last recorded148,204 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 LJO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 148,204 miles

Advise inspection of rear brakes

Fail 11 May 2016 148,204 miles

Advise inspection of rear brakes

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

Pass 20 May 2015 142,743 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 136,181 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 129,421 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 129,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 122,335 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 114,507 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2010 106,670 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 106,670 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 97,581 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2008 88,162 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 79,054 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 69,826 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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R97 LJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R97 LJO, 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 R97 LJO registered?

R97 LJO is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R97 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R97 LJO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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