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J4 JEL

1996 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,257 mi
Last recorded139,257 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Primera95,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 JEL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 139,257 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 139,255 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 133,920 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 123,023 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 123,023 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 109,406 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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J4 JEL is a 1996 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J4 JEL, 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.

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What year was J4 JEL registered?

J4 JEL is a 1996 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is J4 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 JEL shows 6 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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