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FJC 988

1996 Nissan Primera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,839 mi
Last recorded185,839 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2005
Typical for 1996 Nissan Primera95,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJC 988
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2005 185,839 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 185,839 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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FJC 988 is a 1996 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 95,870 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJC 988, 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 30 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 FJC 988 registered?

FJC 988 is a 1996 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is FJC 988 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJC 988 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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